Yamagata Rice Field Cycling Tour

Enjoy unique experiences related to rice and farming villages with a local guide. Iide Town, a member of the Union of the Most Beautiful Villages in Japan, is a peaceful farming village with a population of only 6,000, surrounded by the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. Iide Town is located in an area with heavy snowfall of nearly 3 meters in winter, and rice farming has long been a major industry in the area. The wisdom and culture of the people who live in harmony with nature, nurtured in the deep snow environment, are still alive. During a tea break in the middle of the tour, you can sample “locust tsukudani,” which has been eaten as a valuable source of protein since ancient times. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience rural culture in an area where inbound travelers have yet to set foot.