Obasute Rice Terraces
In Japanese: 姨捨の棚田
Over 1,500 small paddies on a slope above the Zenkoji plain. A moon-viewing spot since the Heian period, known for the moon reflected in each field.
National Place of Scenic Beauty; Important Cultural Landscape
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Inakura Rice Terraces
Nearby
- Matsushiro Castle Town ≈ 30 min by car
- Ueda Castle Ruins Park ≈ 45 min by car
- Bessho Onsen ≈ 45 min by car
- Zenkoji Temple ≈ 50 min by car
- Nishina Shinmei-gu Shrine ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 15 min walk from Obasute Station (JR Shinonoi Line) to the Japan Heritage Center
- Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info