Uenohara City, Akizawa, Tomioka Rice Terraces

上野原市秋山富岡の棚田

Tourist attraction • Japan, 〒401-0201 山梨県上野原市秋山富岡

4.3(27 reviews)

Get drunk on the scenery of the hidden gem of Yamanashi, the rice terraces

The rice terraces in Tomioka, Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture seem to be a place where the original Japanese landscape remains. Paddy fields surrounded by green embankments spread like stairs, creating a beautiful scene in harmony with the surrounding mountains.

Fully enjoy the scenic rice terraces

As you stroll while gazing at the rice terraces, the sound of the paddy field's water flowing like a stream will echo gently. The time spent walking step by step along the embankment, gazing at the flow of the river, feels as if time is flowing calmly. You will feel the mystery of nature in the rural landscape that shows a different expression depending on the season.

Learn from the locals

The locals are familiar with the charm of the rice terraces. We were kindly informed by the people we met that the time when the water is filled in the evening is particularly suitable for landscape photography. Furthermore, we learned that there had been a filming of a drama, and its beauty has been highly appreciated in visual works as well.

Pay attention to access

The roads inside the rice terraces are narrow, making it difficult for general vehicles to enter, so it is recommended to explore on foot. It would be wise to park at the nearby Akizawa Onsen and visit on foot from there. When visiting the scenic spot, make sure to behave appropriately and consider not inconveniencing the locals.

Tomioka rice terraces is truly a hidden gem where the original Japanese landscape remains. When you visit Yamanashi Prefecture, be sure to stop by and spend a leisurely time here.

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Reviews

4(in the last week)

Akira M

I visited on May 30th...The rice planting had been completed and there were few people around. I was soothed by the peaceful landscape of rice terraces surrounded by mountains. The tiny flowers blooming on the roadside were so cute.

4(a year ago)

M SHIHARA

I went by motorcycle. The view was good, the frogs were croaking, the wind was pleasant, and the scenery was beautiful. The farm road is narrow and there is no parking or bicycle parking area, so you will have to turn around and return to the original road at the T-road just before the mass grave. If you have time, I thought it would be a good idea to park at the Akiyama Onsen parking lot or bicycle parking lot, walk around the rice terraces, and then take a hot spring bath.

3(11 months ago)

Tomo Miz

There is no place to park your car. The road is very narrow, so it's not a good place to go with number 3. I think walking is fine. . The cemetery, which is spread out on a hill, has a prime location with a great view, and you can feel the feeling of living with your ancestors. There were peach trees on the hill, so it might be beautiful in early April.

5(3 years ago)

taro douji

It's wonderful to visit any time of the year, spring, summer, fall, or winter, but it's especially beautiful at the end of the rice planting season and during the autumn ripening season. You can also see lotus flowers in spring. Although the rice terraces are paved, the roads are narrow and cars are a nuisance, so there is a space at the entrance to Akiyama Onsen where you can get an injection, so park there and explore the rice terraces on foot.

5(a year ago)

ぽろたん

A place where you can hear the sound of water flowing everywhere. When I visited in early June, I was able to see the scenery just like the one in the photo. If you are visiting by bus, the closest route is from Uenohara Station to Fujikyu Yamanashi Bus bound for Mugeno and get off at "Tomioka Iriguchi", but since the frequency is very small, you will probably only need to use it one way at most. You can also walk from the Okumakino bus stop on the Kanachu bus, so you can also take that route from Fujino station. I think it's best to take the Akiyama Onsen shuttle bus from Uenohara Station, enter the hot spring, and then explore the rice terraces on foot. It is best not to drive around farm roads on four-wheelers, as it may cause trouble to local people.

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