Sawajiri's Rice Terraces
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A breathtaking view of traditional rice terraces dating back to the Edo period, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Rice Terraces. The contrast between the stone walls and the lush green rice paddies is stunning and will soothe your soul.
Highlights
- Traditional rice terraces dating back to the Edo period
- Designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Rice Terraces
- Stunning contrast between stone walls and lush green rice paddies
- Rice planting in spring and golden rice fields in autumn
- Abundant nature surrounding the terraces, perfect for hiking and cycling
Basic Information
- Address
- Oobarikawa Harusonzen, Marumori-machi, Iguchi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Miyagi
- Access
- From Sendai, follow National Route 349 towards Marumori Town Hall, and continue to the Oobarikawa district. Follow the road until you see the sign for Sawajiri's rice terraces; a narrow road leading up to them will be there. There's a small parking area for a few cars in front of the sign. Show route
- Op.Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Cld.Days
- Open every day
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- There's parking for a few cars in front of the sign. The surrounding roads are narrow, so please drive carefully.
Overview
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