Known as the closest rice terraces to Tokyo, Oyama Senmaida boasts 375 terraced paddies creating a stunning vista that changes beautifully with each season.
Oyama Senmaida is a rice terrace located in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture, and is known as the closest rice terrace to Tokyo. Spread across a 3.2-hectare slope at an altitude of 90-150 meters, 375 terraced rice paddies create a breathtaking sight. Witness the stunning seasonal transformations: a mirror-like reflection before rice planting in spring, a lush green carpet in summer, and golden rice stalks in autumn. From mid-October to early January, a captivating light-up event illuminates the landscape with LED candles, creating a magical atmosphere. Oyama Senmaida has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Rice Terraces and is beloved for its beauty. You can also participate in the rice paddy ownership program, contributing to the preservation of this precious landscape. The program allows you to become a year-round owner, participating in maintenance, harvesting, and other activities. When visiting Oyama Senmaida, consider joining the rice paddy ownership program. Oyama Senmaida is a place where nature and culture harmoniously coexist. Why not spend some relaxing time here, surrounded by the beauty of the changing seasons?