{"id":28793,"date":"2017-08-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-03T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=28793"},"modified":"2024-07-22T18:17:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T09:17:40","slug":"kyushu-terraced-rice-fields","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/kyushu-terraced-rice-fields\/","title":{"rendered":"Stunning Terraced Rice Fields in Kyushu: Hamanoura and Oura in Saga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you ever plan to visit Kyushu, there are two terraced rice fields<\/strong> you cannot miss: Oura no Tanada<\/strong> and Hamounara no Tanada, <\/strong>which make up some magnificent landscapes in Saga Prefecture<\/strong>. In summer, you will find the fields a brilliant green, lending to the powerful scenery. Let’s discover these surprising landscapes in unique Japan<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oura no Tanada is a magnificent terraced rice field near Karatsu<\/strong> in Saga Prefecture. The shape of the steep terrain forms an arch and a small fishing village lies<\/strong> below. The atmosphere of this place is very quiet and peaceful. The view is so breathtaking, especially in summer, you can even see small islands in Imari Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think I prefer this one. The rice fields are enclosed in a valley facing the Genkai sea, it’s truly breathtaking. Hamanoura no Tanada<\/strong> is a rice field of almost 11.5 hectares<\/strong>. All the trays that unhook in this hollow form a fabulous landscape. The site is also called Senmaida<\/strong> which means a thousand rice fields<\/strong> because the farmers have subdivided the land to take advantage of the site and thus create many different levels. Like Oura no Tanada<\/strong>, Hamanoura no Tanada has been designated as one of Japan’s top 100 terraced rice fields<\/strong> by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and they believe that by preserving these beautiful agricultural landscapes, the ideas of traditional Japan will be preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The two rice fields are only 30 minutes<\/strong> by car from each other. On the road, you will follow the coastline. The landscape alternates between rice fields and coasts; a beautiful drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are driving a car, why not stop by this Iroha observatory<\/strong>, where you will see the bay with many small islands in the distance! On a clear day, you can even see rice fields such as Oura no Tanada<\/strong> on the other side of the bay. During my visit, there was quite a bit of summer mist, which prevented us from seeing the rice fields but the view was still very nice and worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\nOura no Tanada: One of Japan\u2019s top 100 terraced rice fields<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Plus More, Iroba Observation Deck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n