Tsuya Rice Terraces

Overview

Tsuya Rice Terraces, located in Fukushima-machi, Matsuura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, are a beautiful set of rice terraces selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Rice Terraces. Spread across the hills overlooking the Genkai Sea, approximately 400 rice paddies are layered like terraced fields, captivating all who visit with their magnificent scenery. At sunset, the setting sun paints the terraces in hues of orange, creating a magical and indescribable beauty. In spring, rice planting begins, transforming the landscape into a vibrant expanse of green. Summer brings lush green rice plants bathed in sunlight, with refreshing breezes making it a delightful place to visit. Autumn sees golden rice stalks ready for harvest, conveying a sense of bountiful joy. Winter brings snow, blanketing the terraces in a serene and beautiful scene. Tsuya Rice Terraces represent a precious landscape born from the harmonious coexistence of nature and human activity. Come experience their beauty firsthand.