Sawadaira Rice Terraces

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Sawadaira Rice Terraces is a very artistic and dynamic rice terrace beautifully spreading in a fan shape on a steep slope overlooking Asahi Town's Mogami River. The beauty of layered stone masonry and rural scenery changing expressions through the four seasons is Japan's original scenery itself, deeply healing the visiting traveler's heart. Completely away from urban busyness, strolling through this beautiful rural scenery brings new vitality and peace to the soul. Feeling Yamagata's great nature and its blessings is a very luxurious, heart-enriching, intellectual, and special moment for travelers. Please spend your best holiday in peace, letting nature and harmony become a supreme experience.

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Asahi Town

Sawadaira Rice Terraces

Address: 265 Sanjuka Otsu, Asahi Town, Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture
Website: https://www.visityamagata.jp/spot-asahi-kunugidaira/
Operator: Asahi Town Tourist Association

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