Terraced Rice Field Walk
The terraced rice field walk is included with your stay at Wataya. A guide will lead you through the terraced rice fields and satoyama (traditional Japanese countryside) surrounding the accommodation.
Provided by: BEAT ICE
| Price | Included with stay |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 to 8 people |
| Duration | 30 minutes (approx.) |
| Location | Terraced Rice Fields of Hayama Kamiyamaguchi |
Experience Details
Experience the terraced rice field scenery and the local area firsthand by walking through it.
After check-in, a staff member will guide you in person from 3:00 PM. (Advance reservation required)
Highlights
- Remnants of terraced rice fields dating back to the Edo period
- Relationship between water and human life
- Shimenawa (sacred straw ropes) made from rice straw from the terraced fields, and more
Things you might encounter
- Trees such as natsumikan (summer oranges) and original loquat varieties
- Giant camellia tree "Miura Otome"
- Striped bamboo called Kinmeichiku
- Animals such as pheasants, and more
About Sugiyama Shrine
During the walk, you will visit Sugiyama Shrine, which has been cherished by the local people. Here, deities presiding over bountiful harvests and food are enshrined.