Akiya in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata

Minamiuonuma City is located in Niigata Prefecture, known for its heavy snowfalls in winter and beautiful rice fields. It is famous for producing Uonuma Koshihikari rice, considered one of the best in Japan. The area offers outdoor activities such as skiing and hot springs, and it is close to the historic town of Yuzawa.