Apr 20, 2020 · Oyama Senmaida nestles in a beautiful, mountainous area in Kamogawa City. Renowned as the closest rice terrace to Tokyo, the field attracts tourists in all seasons and includes captivating views of green fields after the rice has been planted in spring, as well as swaying, golden rice paddies in autumn.

This list of the 100 Terraced Rice Fields of Japan (日本の棚田百選, Nihon no tanada hyakusen) is an initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to promote the maintenance and preservation of the terraces alongside public interest in agriculture and rural areas.

Mar 17, 2022 · Japan’s terraced rice fields are a beautiful and ingenious way to use the country’s rural landscape for farming. Called “tanada” in Japanese, terraced rice fields in Japan have been used for centuries to overcome difficult terrain and hostile growing conditions to cultivate one of the most important ingredients in the nation’s diet.

Aug 17, 2022 · Since rice is the most important staple food in Japan, there are numbers of rice fields across the country. Here are 5 most beautiful sights of rice field terraces you can find in Japan today! The Best Terraced Rice Fields in Japan

Oct 23, 2024 · Japan is home to beautiful rice paddies, some of which have become tourist attractions. We introduce 10 famous rice paddies in Japan, as well as paddy art sites where the fields become the canvas for breathtaking artwork! Use this guide to visit the rice fields and rejuvenate yourself.

Located on private land but viewable from the roadside, the Hoshitoge Rice Field Terraces are one of the Tokamachi area's most picturesque tourist attractions. From the top of this hill you can see rice fields dotting the hilly landscape. Visit any time of …

Jun 7, 2023 · Perched on the slopes of a hill overlooking the Sea of Japan, these terraced rice fields create a mesmerizing tapestry of glistening water and vibrant greenery. The zig-zagging hillside rice paddies attract photographers from all over the world who want to capture the emerald green rice fields contrasting with the beautiful blue sea.

Rice plays an integral role in Japanese culture, and rice terraces are a key farming technique. On this tour, offered by the Ena-shi Sakaori Tanada Preservation Association in Gifu Prefecture, an English-speaking guide will show you breathtaking terraced hillside rice paddies, literally and figuratively walking you through the irrigation and ...

Hoshitoge Senmaida, Niigata – Also called “Mizu-kagami” (water mirror) because the water in the rice fields reflects light like a mirror. Oyama Senmaida, Chiba – The closest rice terrace from Tokyo and the only one that filled up with rainwater.

the 100 Best Rice Terraces in Japan is about 100 terrace rice field selected in order that the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries might use a tourist resort. This was announced in 1999, and 100 or more terrace rice fields are chosen in the whole country.