Hizen Town is located on a peninsula that juts out into the Genkai Sea, with beautiful terraced rice fields stretching along the coastline.
One of them, the Oura Terraced Rice Fields, has long used its fertile land to play a role not only in food production but also in landscape and disaster prevention.
The appeal of “Oura’s rice terraces”
The terraced rice fields of Oura are an area of small villages spread across three villages: Ouraoka, Ourahama, and Mitsukoshi.
The number of rice terraces, which once stood at more than 1,200, has decreased due to the lack of successors and the aging of the population, and today only about 1,000 remain, making for a valuable landscape.
These terraced rice fields not only produce food, but also play a variety of roles such as preventing floods and landslides, and preserving the beautiful scenery.
In addition to the terraced rice fields of Oura, the touring tour includes sightseeing spots such as the “Ourahama Fishing Port” and the “Irohajima Observation Deck“, where you can enjoy the scenery, local food, and culture.
What lies behind the beautiful scenery and accreditation
The terraced rice fields of Oura have been recognized for their beautiful scenery and historical value, and have been certified as one of the 100 best terraced rice fields in Japan and as a heritage of connecting terraced rice fields.
These certifications are an important step to pass on the pride of the region to the future, and widely publicize the charm of Hizen Town.
Information of Oura Terraced Rice Fields
| Info | Oura rice terraces ■Location 728-1 Oura, Hizen-cho, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture ■Parking lot There is parking space for about 5 cars. ■Inquiries Tel: 0952-25-7124 ■Website pref.saga.lg.jp |
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