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Four centuries of stone terracing turned these slopes into stairs, planted with citrus to the ridge.
About this place
Arida mikan is a representative brand of mikan (Satsuma mandarin) produced in Wakayama Prefecture. On October 27, 2006 (Heisei 18), as the first certification under the regional collective trademark system, Arida mikan was certified as a regional brand. It is a brand representing Wakayama Prefecture, one of Japan's leading mikan-producing areas. In the past not only Satsuma mandarins but also a variety called Kishu mikan were grown.
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Founded / opened：1500s Highlights / collection：Terraced fields built with stone walls, Citrus orchards on steep slopes Genre：Outdoor art and land art
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