Natural Scenery
Kamishiroda Rice Terraces
Kamidaida Tanada
Spanning approximately 5 hectares in Yaozu, Gifu, the Kamishiroda Rice Terraces feature a stunning landscape of 123 terraced fields.Explore this spot
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Kamishiroda Rice Terraces, located in the Kitayama district of Yaozu, Gifu Prefecture, is a place that preserves the traditional rural landscapes of Japan.
What makes it special
Japan's 100 Best Rice TerracesSatoyama LandscapeSpring SceneryGifu TourismRural Culture
About Kamishiroda Rice Terraces
- Visit in Spring (April–May) to see the beautiful color changes as the paddies fill with water.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes to easily navigate the farm roads and terraced slopes.
- Experience the Satoyama landscape, where the rice terraces and local villages exist in perfect harmony.
- Travel by car is the most common and convenient way to reach this scenic location.
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
31°/25°
100%
Tue
8/4
30°/23°
100%
Wed
8/5
35°/23°
49%
Thu
8/6
33°/24°
90%
Fri
8/7
30°/24°
100%
Sat
8/8
31°/23°
96%
Sun
8/9
29°/22°
84%
Tips
Payment
No payment is required on-site.
English Support
English language support and signage are minimal.
Reservations
No reservation is needed.
Clothing
Wear comfortable walking shoes due to the sloping terrain.
Photography
Photography is allowed; please do not disturb farmers.
Accessibility
The area is difficult for wheelchair users due to uneven paths and slopes.
Manners
Please be quiet and respectful as this is a residential and farming area.