Sawayama Pocket Park

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Sawayama Pocket Park is a scenic rest area and observation point in Ojiya that offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the vast terraced rice fields (tanada) and the Shinano River. It is a perfect spot for nature lovers and photographers to capture the seasonal changes of Niigata’s agricultural landscape, especially during the harvest season when the fields turn golden and the river reflects the clear autumn sky.

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Sawayama Pocket Park

Address: Kami-katakai, Ojiya-shi, Niigata
Website: http://www.city.ojiya.niigata.jp/site/kanko-map/kanko-45.html
Operator: Sawayama Pocket Park

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