Overview
Yotsuya no Senmaida is a set of terraced rice fields in the Yotsuya district of Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture. Layer upon layer of large and small paddies climb the mountain slope, offering a beautiful scene that preserves the original landscape of rural Japan. It is listed among the "Top 100 Rice Terraces of Japan" and certified as a "Tsunagu Tanada Heritage" site.
Highlights
- ●The spectacular view of terraces climbing the mountain slope
- ●Scenery chosen among the Top 100 Rice Terraces of Japan
- ●Cultural value as a certified Tsunagu Tanada Heritage site
- ●Paddy scenery that changes with each season
History
These terraces were selected for the "Top 100 Rice Terraces of Japan" and further certified as a "Tsunagu Tanada Heritage" site. The place tells the story of long-handed-down rice cultivation that has been protected to this day.
Access
The site is in Yotsuya, Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture, where the terraces spread across a mountainside slope. Access is likely mainly by car, but please check maps and official information for detailed routes and parking.
Best season
Early summer, when the sky reflects in the water-filled paddies, and autumn, when the rice ears ripen to gold, are recommended. The soft light of morning and evening makes the tiered fields look even more beautiful.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive at the rice terraces in Yotsuya, Shinshiro
- 2View the tiered paddies from a good vantage point
- 3Walk slowly along the ridge paths between the fields
- 4Photograph the terraces glowing in seasonal light
Did you know?
💡 The name "Senmaida" (thousand-paddy field) reflects the countless paddies lined up the slope, and indeed the terraces fill the entire mountainside.
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