#Hamanoura Rice Terraces

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Hamanoura Rice Terraces

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Hamanoura Rice Terraces

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Hamanoura Rice Terrace in Saga Prefecture - Japan

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Japan Rice Fields:

Rice has been an integral component of Japan's culture and history for over 2,000 years. As a result, there are few better ways to see ancient Japan than by touring its rice terraces, fields, and paddies (known as 'Tanada'). Visiting places like Shiroyone Senmaida, which has 1,000 fields of rice running down to the sea, or the stunning Hoshitoge no Tanada is incredibly breathtaking and seems like stepping back in time to ancient, mediaeval Japan. Shiroyone Senmaida and Hoshitoge no Tanada aren't the only attractions to see. There are some beautiful lesser-known fields, terraces, and paddies to find all around Japan.

Rice has been grown in Japan for over 2,000 years and is vital to the country's culture, identity, history, economics, religion, and, of course, food. Interestingly, while you would believe that rice has always been consumed throughout the country, it was formerly restricted for the warrior classes. In ancient times, rice was paid as a levy to soldiers and noblemen, while peasants ate barley and millet. Rice production grew increasingly profitable and successful for the working classes during the Edo Period, and farmers began to include rice in their own meals, but it was not until the twentieth century that rice became a genuine staple in practically every Japanese person's diet.

Despite its ubiquitous availability now, rice is still essential and treasured in Japanese culture, possibly due to its past rarity, high value, and relationship with aristocracy, warrior classes, and spirits. Rice is very important in Japan since it is used in both Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies and religious celebrations. In Buddhist houses, Japanese people sprinkle grains of rice on a saucer after a meal and set it on an altar to thank their ancestors. Buddhist monks eat rice for breakfast, too. In Shintoism, rice seedlings are said to be the home of spirits (kami) who must be worshipped in order for a bountiful harvest. This has resulted in several Shinto harvest celebrations and customs, like Osaka's Otaue Rice Planting Festival. The phrases 'tanada' and'senmaida' are commonly used to describe rice fields. Tanada means 'terraced paddies', but Senmaida means 'a thousand terraced paddies'. Rice is always planted in the spring or early summer, and harvested in the autumn. Japanese rice is a round grain type with two general and unique varieties: koshihikari and sasanishiki, which are planted and cultivated in various locations of Japan. Sushi is made from the longer grain type.

Japan’s Most Beautiful Rice Fields

Shiroyone Senmaida Famous for its 1,000 rice field terraces that descend to the sea, Shiroyone Senmaida is an incredibly beautiful and picturesque spot to behold, and location to explore. Shiroyone Senmaida was awarded a special status by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for being a place of such scenic beauty. Between April and July, you can see beautiful sunsets, green fields, and stunning reflections in the sea and flooded paddies. In autumn, it is known for its amazing golden colours. And at night, the terraces are illuminated by 21,000 LED lights. The wider area is known for being excellent for walking, hiking and cycling too. Like many of Japan’s stunning rice field terraces, Shiroyone Senmaida attracts huge numbers of photographers.

Hoshitoge Rice Terraces Located in Niigata Prefecture, Hoshitoge no Tanada is regarded as one of Japan’s most beautiful villages and rice terraces. It’s fields, featuring more than 200 terraces, are arguably the prettiest in all of Japan, especially when the mist rolls in over the water-filled paddies in Autumn.

Hamanoura Senmaida Overlooking the ocean, you’ll find these stunning rice fields in Saga Prefecture. They say the best time to visit Hamanoura Senmaida is at sunset when the rice fields, terraces and paddies are tinted with a golden orange glow as the sun goes down over the ocean

Oyama Senmaida One of the many reasons to recommend Oyama Senmaida is because of its proximity to Tokyo. It is the closest to the capital so if you’re visiting Tokyo and you don’t have time to venture around the whole country, this could be the rice field terrace to see first-hand. It’s also undeniably beautiful especially when the terraces fill up with rainwater during the Tsuyu (plum rain) season.

Maruyama Senmaida A picturesque and majestic rice field terrace set on a 160km slope, Maruyama Senmaida features views of seven hectares of land. It is considered to have one of the best views of all Japan’s rice terraces (as seen in our main banner image) because of its steep incline. In the summer months at night, you can also see fireflies dancing over the fields. A stunning sight! Fireflies symbolise summer in Japan and there are several festivals and events to celebrate them. If you’re intrigued, you could try Fussa Firefly Festival at Fussa City, which is on the outer edge of Tokyo. There are stalls selling food and drink, special events and activities, and most importantly more than 500 fireflies flying around overhead.

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Sunset at the Hamanoura Rice Terraces in Saga Prefecture, Japan

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Terraced rice paddies at Hamanoura, photographed by sai693.

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The terraced rice-fields of Hamanoura

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Terraced rice-fields and sunset😍 - Hamanoura, Saga prefecture.

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terrace by the sea by k n u l p Taken at terraced rice fields of Hamanoura, Saga prefecture Japan.(浜野浦の棚田) ついに念願の浜野浦の棚田に行ってきました。　三脚の数も今まで見たことのないもの凄い数でした。 https://flic.kr/p/2epadwK

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The terraced rice-fields of Hamanoura

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The terraced rice-fields of Hamanoura

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The terraced rice-fields of Hamanoura

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The terraced rice-fields of Hamanoura