With its collection of thatched roof farmhouses, stone-lined walking paths, and terraced farm plots that climb up the mountainside, Ochiai Village is an enduring example of a traditional Iya Valley hamlet.previous posts>>Experiencing Miyoshi City’s Historic Ochiai Village – Part 1Experiencing Miyoshi City’s Historic Ochiai Village – Part 2 One of the most wonderful aspects of Ochiai Village, and the reason why it is a nationally recognized Preservation District, is the large assortment of thatched roof farmhouses spread out across the village. Many of these centuries-old homes are still lived …