Lava, tuff, breccia caused by volcanic activity after the formation of the Japanese Archipelago are distributed. Valleys and waterfalls are formed by a variety of geological unit. Gentle slope of landslip land has been used for people’s living since old times. It is also known as the birthplace of Tajima cattle.
(1)Kusube Valley (Kanametaki Waterfalls, Sandantaki Waterfalls)
A waterfall flowing through tuff (welded tuff) rigidly hardened by heat.
(2)Rice Terraces of Nukita (Ueyama)
One of the best 100 rice terraces in Japan. The land of past landslid is used.
(3)Yoshitaki Waterfalls
A waterfall of almost 30m in height which is formed on the rock wall of andesite upstream of the Yada River. It is also called as Urami-no-Taki (rear-view waterfall) because you can see the backside of the waterfall because the water head is protruded. Along the path leading to Yoshitaki, there is a spot for viewing Shimaji Oike pond below, which was formed at the bottom of the scarp caused by landslide separating the basalt in the upper part of the terraced rice paddies.
(4)Tajima Cattle Slow Walk (November)
A walking event is held to enjoy autumn leaves in Ojiro, the most beautiful village in Japan, while improving health. Local products can be tasted in the parking lot of the Ojiro skiing area where start and goal points are located.