Sodeshi Rice Terraces, Agricultural terraces in Kyotango, Japan.
The Sodeshi Rice Terraces consist of 400 individual paddies arranged on slopes between mountains and the Sea of Japan in Kyoto Prefecture.
The terraces developed from a flat seabed that rose during an earthquake, with wave erosion forming the current landscape suitable for rice cultivation.
The rice terraces received recognition as one of Japan's top 100 terrace sites, representing traditional farming methods passed through generations.
Visitors can reach the terraces by taking a bus from Amino Station on Kyoto Tango Railway to the Tango Mineyama Line for a 60-minute journey.
The planting season begins in May when farmers fill 400 terraces with water, creating a pattern of reflective surfaces across the hillside.
Location: Kyotango
GPS coordinates: 35.76250,135.20833
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:16
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