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南砺・相倉合掌集落で棚田オーナーら稲刈り |北日本新聞webunプラス
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南砺市・相倉合掌集落で棚田の稲刈り 世界遺産で伝統の米作りを体験

Harvesting Terraced Rice Fields in Ainokura Village, Nanto: Experiencing Traditional Farming at a World Heritage Site

2026年9月12日、富山県とやまけん南砺市平地域にある世界遺産せかいいさんの相倉合掌造り集落しゅうらくで、棚田たなだの稲刈りいねかりイベントが行われました。

On September 12, 2026, a rice harvesting event took place in the terraced rice fields of Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village, a World Heritage site located in the Taira area of Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture.

この催しもよおしは「世界遺産で米作り」と題して実施じっしされ、参加者さんかしゃたちは日本の原風景げんふうけいと呼ばれる景色の中で、手作業てさぎょうで稲を刈り取るかりとる作業を行いました。

The event was held under the theme "Growing Rice at a World Heritage Site," where participants harvested rice by hand amidst scenery often described as Japan's nostalgic original landscape.

当日とうじつは県内けんないだけでなく県外けんがいからも棚田オーナーなどが集まり、みんなで協力しながら作業さぎょうを楽しむたのしむ姿が見られました。

On the day, owners of the terraced fields and participants gathered not only from within Toyama Prefecture but also from outside, enjoying the work while cooperating together.

参加者たちは伝統的でんとうてきな米作りを体験たいけんすることで、歴史ある景観けいかんや農業のうぎょう文化ぶんかの大切さたいせつさを改めて学びました。

By experiencing traditional rice farming, participants gained a renewed appreciation for the importance of historical landscapes and agricultural culture.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the program for terraced field owners (棚田オーナー)?

This is a regime that allows urban residents or people in other provinces to register to pay fees to become part owners of terraced fields. They participate in planting, tending and harvesting rice activities with local farmers to help preserve the landscape and agricultural culture.

Where is Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village and what are its highlights?

Ainokura Village is located in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. This place is famous for the unique sloping thatched roof architecture of Gassho-zukuri and was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in 1995.

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