Warabino no Tanada

Overview

Warabino no Tanada is a set of terraced rice fields in Ochi-cho, Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, built on the northern slope of Mount Hachiman, which rises to 764 meters. The terraces cover an area of about 40 hectares.

Highlights

• ●Stone-walled rice terraces on the northern slope of Mount Hachiman
• ●Selected among Japan's 100 Best Terraced Rice Fields in 1999
• ●Designated a national Important Cultural Landscape in 2008
• ●Rural scenery encompassing the surrounding forested hillside

History

The terraces were selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Terraced Rice Fields by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1999, and the surrounding landscape, including nearby forest land, was designated a national Important Cultural Landscape in 2008. In 2002, the site was also chosen for the Yomiuri Shimbun's commemorative "100 Scenic Walks" project.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to a viewpoint overlooking the terraces on Mount Hachiman's northern slope
2. 2Walk along the stone-walled paths between the terraced fields
3. 3Observe the paddy scenery as it changes with the seasons
4. 4Take in the broader landscape, including the surrounding forested hillside

Did you know?

💡 The terraces hold the double distinction of being named among Japan's 100 Best Terraced Rice Fields and a national Important Cultural Landscape.

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