This video offers a real-time walking tour through a charming rural village nestled in the foothills of Mt. Daisen, located in Tottori Prefecture. Despite the windy and rainy weather, the walk captures the raw beauty of the Japanese countryside, highlighting the village’s terraced rice fields, flowing irrigation canals, and panoramic mountain views. The walk begins with the decision to explore this scenic yet quiet farming community on a whim, revealing authentic rural life far from the usual tourist destinations.

The video documents not only the idyllic scenery but also the challenges of walking in inclement weather. The wind is strong enough to break the umbrella and interfere with the audio equipment, providing viewers an immersive sense of the elements typical of Japan’s late spring. Still, the sound of wind and rain adds to the tranquil and almost meditative atmosphere of the surrounding landscape. As the camera moves through small lanes bordered by bright green rice paddies, occasional glimpses of Mt. Daisen appear when the clouds part, emphasizing the region’s natural grandeur.

Mt. Daisen (大山, Daisen) is the tallest mountain in the Chūgoku region and a well-known hiking and pilgrimage spot. The villages that dot its lower slopes are famous for their agricultural traditions, traditional homes, and proximity to pristine nature. Terraced rice fields—tanada—in this area produce one of the region’s key staples, and the local canals play a vital role in irrigation and rural life. For travelers seeking a peaceful escape and authentic encounters with Japan’s inaka (countryside), such villages in Tottori offer a taste of a slower, more contemplative Japan that is rarely seen in major city guides.

This walk is ideal viewing for those looking to experience Japan’s rural atmosphere and discover lesser-known destinations where seasonal weather adds to the landscape’s charm. Even on a stormy day, the beauty and quietude of Tottori’s rural communities shine through, making this a unique journey for lovers of authentic cultural landscapes.