Hoshitoge Rice Terraces

The terraced rice fields at Hoshidake are a tourist spot that showcases beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. Especially in spring and autumn, the 200 reflective pools create a fantastic and breathtaking view. As this is a place that farmers have carefully protected, please observe proper manners and consider making a donation. These rice fields, which appeared in the opening of the NHK Taiga drama "Tenchijin," boast some of the most beautiful scenery in Japan.

The terraced rice paddies of Hoshidake change their beautiful expressions with the seasons, making it a popular tourist spot. In particular, the end of June and early September when sea of clouds occur, the scenery becomes fantastic. In spring and autumn, around 200 rice paddies become a water mirror, reflecting the surrounding nature. This location is privately owned and conservation has become difficult due to a lack of successors. Therefore, when visiting, please follow proper manners and consider making a donation. Please come and visit the terraced rice paddies of Hoshidake where you can feel the original scenery of Japan.

The terraced rice fields at Hoshidake Pass are famous as the filming location for the opening of the NHK Taiga Drama "Tenchi Jin". These beautiful rice fields show various expressions throughout the year, captivating visitors. It's a place where farmers carefully cultivate while preserving it, so let's visit with good manners. In addition, it has gained value as it was certified as "Tsunagu Tanada Heritage" by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 2022. It's a wonderful spot where you can feel the original scenery and history of Japan.

The terraced rice paddies at Hoshidake offer a tourist spot where you can experience traditional agricultural culture. With approximately 200 rice paddies, the area showcases beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. Natural phenomena such as sea of clouds and mirror-like reflections on the water are particularly breathtaking, attracting many photographers and tourists from all over the country. In addition, you can also experience rice farming with local farmers, allowing you to touch upon Japan's traditional agricultural culture. Why not spend some fulfilling time at this place, which was recognized as a "Connecting Terraced Rice Paddy Heritage" in 2022?

Hoshidake Tanada is a tourist spot where you can enjoy bird watching and earth art festival works. About 200 rice paddies of various sizes spread out on the slope like fish scales, showing different faces in each season and time of day. At this rice terrace, you can also enjoy bird watching and earth art festival works. In addition, during the best season when sea of clouds occurs and the water surface shines, many photographers and tourists from all over the country visit this place. It's a wonderful place where you can feel both nature and art.