Oyama Senmaida

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Known as the closest rice terraces to Tokyo, Oyama Senmaida boasts 375 terraced paddies creating a stunning vista that changes beautifully with each season.

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Overview

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?

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Basic Information

Address
540 Hirazuka, Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Chiba
Access
Take a local bus (Nagasa Line or Kanaya Line) from JR Awa-Kamogawa Station (East Exit) for about 25 minutes. Get off at the "Oyama Senmaida Entrance" stop and follow the signs for about a 20-minute walk. By car, it's about 50 minutes from Kimitsu IC and about 20 minutes from Kyonan-Hota IC. Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cld.Days
Tuesday
Fee
Free
INFO
Parking is free, but spaces are limited. During busy periods, you may need to use a nearby parking lot. Also, please note that entering the rice paddies is prohibited.
HP
https://www.city.kamogawa.lg.jp/site/kamogawa-kanko/816.html

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