Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces

The Noto Peninsula is still reeling after the earthquake. It's hard to get around with all the road closures, but the little tourism it gets makes it worth it to visit right now.

It's quite a drive to get there, and the scenary on the way is quite disturbing because of the distraction of the earthquake. I was there on May 25th, it was still cold, but, the view with flooded paddies and the recently planted rice seedlings was spectacular

We visited in July and had a great time exploring the rice terraces! You can of course view them from above, but you can also walk among the terraces, too! In different seasons, there are different displays, such as lights being installed for night viewing. I’d highly recommend visiting this area as it is very impressive! I have seen terraced field in many places across japan and other countries, but this place is especially magical because you it is on the coast.

The road leading up to this place is considered as one of the most beautiful in Japan so the drive alone is already worth the trip. I’ve visited both at night for the illumination and in day time and they have their own charms. The night illumination gives an enchanting feeling to visitors and I can only describe it as magical. Visiting during the day gives you a breathtaking view of the rice fields with sea of Japan as its backdrop. It’s a great side trip when visiting the Noto peninsula.

Sadly the area is left damaged after the Earthquake but still accessible if mobile enough. The sunset is a must see. Coming 20min before might be the best timing.

Such a great gem in the middle of nowhere! I would recommend going there before sunset as the colours are incredible

Disney rice paddy fields. I dont think the thousands of fairy light lanters and tube lights across acres of the field is useful myself. It destroys nature. A little bizarre. You can hike the fields and be amazed by the many planted lights... pity. It's been made into a Cheddar Gorge. Ice cream is nice at the top thou. Bit too commercial for my liking.

Nothing special in these days. There are free parking available. There were toilets and few vendor machines and few shops. Shops were closed, not sure if because of the disaster that happened a year back or if it was a holiday. I checked their website, and it is also not updated.