Shiroyone Senmaida, Terraced rice fields in Wajima, Japan
The Shiroyone Senmaida consists of 1004 small rice paddies arranged in layers on steep slopes facing the Sea of Japan.
The agricultural landscape dates from the 1700s when local farmers developed the terraced fields to maximize cultivation on mountainous terrain.
The rice paddies form part of Japan's designated Places of Scenic Beauty and represent traditional farming methods still practiced in modern times.
Visitors can access the site through a dedicated parking area and observe the paddies from the Pocket Park observation deck throughout the year.
During winter evenings, 25,000 LED lights illuminate the terraced fields, creating patterns across the agricultural landscape from October through March.
Location: Wajima
Inception: 17 century
Part of: 100 Terraced Rice Fields of Japan
Website: https://wajima-senmaida.jp
GPS coordinates: 37.42544,136.99978
Latest update: May 12, 2025 13:49
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