Kiyokawa, Rural village in Aiko District, Japan
Kiyokawa is a rural village in Aiko District nestled within the Tanzawa Mountains. The area features rolling hills, mountain valleys, and waterways that shape the settlement's geography.
The village was formed in 1956 through the merging of two former communities, marking an important moment in Kanagawa's local administration. This joining was part of broader changes happening in the region at that time.
The village keeps traditional Japanese farming methods alive through family-run farms growing vegetables and flowers in the mountains. You can see how local people depend on and care for the land around them every day.
Getting to the village requires using local prefecture roads, as it lacks national highway or railway connections. Visitors should expect a slower journey and plan for limited public transportation options.
A dam nearby significantly shapes the land and is among the largest water reservoirs in the region. The created lake has influenced how the village landscape looks and functions.
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