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Village in Tōhoku, Japan
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Okura (大蔵村 Ōkura-mura), sometimes written Ohkura, is a village in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan designated as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan". It's most known for Hijiori Onsen and Hijiori kokeshi.
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地蔵倉 Jizō-kura
A jizo shrine built into the side of a mountain. It is said that the monk who discovered Hijiori Onsen lived here. When you visit, you will likely find 5 yen coins hanging from the rocks. This is due to a legend that if you can thread paper through any of the holes in the rocks that your wish will come true.
四ヶ村の棚田
It's listed as one of Japan's Top 100 Rice Terraces. The views of the rice terraces with the surrounding mountains is a popular photo spot.
肘折朝市
A daily market where locals sell vegetables.
カルデラ温泉館
寿屋
A soba restaurant.
大蔵食堂
A ramen restaurant with spicy tanmen, Chinese ramen, and miso ramen. They also have beef bowls (gyudon) if you don't want ramen.
丸屋旅館
A nostalgic hot spring ryokan built with Kanayama cedar, cypress, and zelkova wood. Meals are made with seasonal vegetables harvested locally.
元河原湯源泉
A ryokan in Hijiori Onsen. Meals change with the season to feature seasonal foods such as chestnuts and mushrooms in the autumn. There is a free shuttle service from Shinjo Station for staying guests.
鈴木こけし工房
A shop where Hijiori kokeshi are made and can also be purchased directly from their maker.
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