Maruyama Senmaida Rice Terraces — Attraction in Kumano

Went to see the Maruyama Senmaida rice terraces. Absolutely incomparable views, unforgettable experience! The hills are cut into terraces, fill them with rainwater, and plant paddy (rice). As scenic as it can get, when the coloured clouds and sun is also reflected from the water filled terraces; the sight offers great opportunities to the avid photographers or even amateurs. The landscape changes throughout the year, from the beginning of planting season where the terraces are water filled, then to the fields of green of the young rice plants growing up, and finally ripening to golden hues at harvest. These rice terraces are absolutely stunning! Definitely worth the...

【三重県熊野市の名所『丸山千枚田』日本の棚田百選に選定される美しき日本の風景】 熊野市の名所の1つが旧紀和町にある丸山千枚田。山地が7割、山が多く平地が少ない日本において棚田は日本各地で見る事が出来るが、美しい日本の風景の1つである。

丸山千枚田は標高736mの白倉山の斜面-標高90m～250m付近にあり高低差160ｍ、1340mの野面積みの棚田は非常に見ごたえがある。安土桃山時代から棚田の記録が残る程、歴史は古く、紀伊山地の山々と日本の美しい景色を堪能できる。

棚田の上に駐車場つきの展望台があり、車をとめて上から眺める事が出来る。外国人にも人気の場所となっている。

※NIKONのフラッグシップミラーレスカメラZ9で撮影 使用レンズはF2.8　24‐70㎜のZマウントレンズ

One of the sightseeing spots in Kumano City is Maruyama Senmaida About 70% of the areas are mountainous and there are few flatlands, terraced rice fields can be seen in Japan. It is one of the beautiful Japan landscapes.

Maruyama Senmaida is located on the slope of Mt. Hakukura at an altitude of 736m and around 90m~250m above sea level, and the terraced rice fields with a height difference of 160m,so it is so beauty.

It has a long history that there is record of terraced rice fields since the 1601.We can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains and Japan of the Kii Mountain Range.

There is an observatory with a parking lot on top of the terraced rice fields and we can park our car and look at it from here. It is also a popular place for foreigners,so not only Japanese,but also foreign tourit come to this place. If you want come here,you need to rent a car or taking a taxi.

took pics by my NIKON's flagship mirrorless camera Z9 The lens is 24‐70mm...

A beautiful traditional terraced rice field. Come here in April-May to see the planting season. Come in June/July/August to see the rice fields in full growth and come in the autumn to see the harvesting. There are a few places to park your car here but not many so it may be difficult to park. I recommend parking elsewhere and walking. There is a lovely hike nearby where from the top of the mountain you get a great view of the...