Discover the Wonders of Uonuma: A Private Journey Through the Ultra-soft Snowmelt Water
2025.11.01
Discover the Wonders of Uonuma
Uonuma City, home to Japan’s most celebrated Koshihikari rice, is renowned not only for its pristine rice but also as one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall regions. One of the secrets behind the exquisite taste of Uonuma Koshihikari is the region’s pure snowmelt, celebrated for its exceptionally soft quality.
The snowmelt from the Echigo Sanzan mountains—Hakkaisan, Nakanodake, and Echigokoma—nurtures Uonuma’s premium ingredients and serves as an essential natural resource for traditional products such as koji-based amazake. Through fieldwork across alluvial fans, factory tours, and hands-on local cuisine experiences, guests can discover the blessings of this water and the ingenious wisdom of life in Japan’s snow country.
Uonuma also boasts one of Japan’s largest hydroelectric power stations and Okutadami Lake, one of the country’s largest artificial lakes, both enduring symbols of water’s life-giving force. Guests can embark on a nature-guided excursion, combining scenic boat and bus rides to Ozenuma, the lake’s source, and trek through Oze National Park, experiencing firsthand the breathtaking landscapes sculpted by crystal-clear waters. When weather conditions align, guests may also witness the awe-inspiring “Shiori Pass Waterfall Clouds,” a natural phenomenon where clouds cascade over the mountain pass—a truly once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
Immerse yourself in this exclusive journey of water, nature, and discovery.
For more details of this private tour, please visit the external website. Some expressions may sound unusual due to automatic translation.
The snowmelt from the Echigo Sanzan mountains—Hakkaisan, Nakanodake, and Echigokoma—nurtures Uonuma’s premium ingredients and serves as an essential natural resource for traditional products such as koji-based amazake. Through fieldwork across alluvial fans, factory tours, and hands-on local cuisine experiences, guests can discover the blessings of this water and the ingenious wisdom of life in Japan’s snow country.
Uonuma also boasts one of Japan’s largest hydroelectric power stations and Okutadami Lake, one of the country’s largest artificial lakes, both enduring symbols of water’s life-giving force. Guests can embark on a nature-guided excursion, combining scenic boat and bus rides to Ozenuma, the lake’s source, and trek through Oze National Park, experiencing firsthand the breathtaking landscapes sculpted by crystal-clear waters. When weather conditions align, guests may also witness the awe-inspiring “Shiori Pass Waterfall Clouds,” a natural phenomenon where clouds cascade over the mountain pass—a truly once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
Immerse yourself in this exclusive journey of water, nature, and discovery.
For more details of this private tour, please visit the external website. Some expressions may sound unusual due to automatic translation.
Contact
Name：Uonuma City Tourism Association
Telephone Number：025-792-7300
Fax Number：025-792-7200