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Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya

Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya

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Humans and nature coexisting in a fairy tale come to life

Mt. Kurakake in Aichi Prefecture's eastern Shinshiro City is home to the Yotsuya mountain village and its terraced rice paddies carved out of the slope some 400 years ago. Rocks were carried up an elevation of 220 to 420 meters above sea level to create the walls of the paddy terraces which are currently cultivated by 20 farmers. At present, approximately 420 fields are farmed, but 1,296 were once in full use. While the rice paddies are not used to the degree they once were, locals have pulled together with a mission to not let this incredible heritage created by the blood, sweat, and tears of their ancestors go to waste.
A natural spring of water at the mountain's midsection gushes out clear H₂O which creates a see-through water base for the rice plants to grow in. Even after heavy rain, the water remains transparent and serene.

These terraced paddies weave a beautiful tapestry of water and greenery in which a variety of wildlife makes a home and illustrate a scene you might find right out of a Japanese fairytale. The spot truly epitomizes the miraculous beauty that can be achieved when mankind and nature work together.

SPOT OVERVIEW

Location	〒441-1942 230 Yotsuya, Shinshiro-shi, Aichi
Fee	Free of charge Note: • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information.
Parking	Available (20 spaces)
Holidays	Open every day
Phone number	0536-21-0015 (Shinshiro City Tourism Association)

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ACCESS

Access by public transport

• From Toyohashi Station, take the JR Iida Line. Get off at Hon-Nagashino Station and take the Toyotetsu Bus's Taguchi Line. Ride until Takigami Bus Stop, from which it's a 40-min. walk.

Note:
• Bus service is subject to change. Confirm times before heading out or travel from the station by a 25-min. taxi ride.
Access by car

Drive north in the direction of Shinshiro from Toyokawa Interchange on the Tomei Expressway. Turn left at the Arumi Intersection on Route 151, then turn right at the Nagara Intersection on Route 257, later turning left at the Ebi Intersection. Finally, turn right at the Ebiikegaitsu Intersection before Iname Tunnel, and you will come to the destination.