Inabukaiden

Inabuchi Tanada, located in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture, is a place where a beautiful landscape selected as one of Japan's top 100 terraced rice fields spreads out. It is formed by more than 300 rice paddies and fields, strongly preserving the original scenery of the rural area. In spring, you can enjoy the yellow rapeseed flowers, and in autumn, the red spider lilies bloom, allowing you to appreciate various flowers throughout the seasons. From the Tanada Observatory on the north side of the rice terraces, you can overlook Inabuchi Tanada. Inabuchi Tanada is said to have been developed from the Heian period to the Muromachi period. You will undoubtedly be moved by the beautiful scenery of the traditional Satoyama that has been passed down since ancient times.

At Inabuchi Tanada, you can enjoy strolling and photography while taking in the natural scenery. In spring, lotus flowers and rapeseed blossoms bloom, and you can fully enjoy the spring of Asuka with butterflies, thistles, and the sounds of birds. In early summer, you can see the fresh scenery of the rice fields after planting. In autumn, the red spider lilies bloom all at once, and they entertain us with their cute scarecrows. You can take a leisurely walk or rent a bicycle for cycling. Please enjoy to your heart's content while feeling the pleasant breeze.

From around September to mid-November every year, many scarecrows line the Inabuchi Tanada, also known as the "Scarecrow Road." The scarecrows are created based on the theme of the year, which is chosen to reflect the current trends and issues. Themes in the past have included "World Peace" and "Scarecrows that look good in masks." All of the scarecrows are made from materials that are as environmentally friendly as possible and are full of charm. The winning entries are decided at the Higanbana Festival held in late September, and the winners receive newly harvested rice from the Inabuchi Tanada as a prize. Please come and find your favorite scarecrow.

When it comes to the terraced rice fields of Asuka Village, Inafuchi's terraced rice fields are famous, but there are three other terraced rice fields in the village. At the "Sakata no Tanada" adjacent to Inafuchi's terraced rice fields, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the village below and Mount Futagami in the distance. Also, from "Hosokawa no Tanada" and "Kamimura no Tanada," where the terraced rice fields and the sunset collaborate beautifully, you can enjoy the serene and beautiful scenery each has to offer. Asuka Village's terraced rice fields have been passed down and protected by the efforts of local residents and terraced rice field owners. Please enjoy touring the terraced rice fields while feeling the connection with people beyond time and space.

Inabuchi Tanada is surrounded by historic tourist spots such as Takamatsuzuka Kofun and Ishibutai Kofun, making it a popular destination for historical sightseeing. Inabuchi Tanada itself is a historic place that was developed in the Middle Ages (Heian to Muromachi period). At the tourist information center in front of Kintetsu Asuka Station, you can learn about recommended routes for visiting the terraced rice fields and historic sites. They also offer baggage storage services, free bus tickets for the loop bus, and information on rental bicycles, so please take advantage of them.