Terasaka Rice Terraces are famous as the largest rice terraces in Saitama Prefecture. It is in a prime location with the majestic Mt. Buko towering right in front of you. In autumn, it turns vermilionredspiderlilyIt is a spectacular spot where the contrast between the rice and the golden ears of rice stands out. Therefore Red spider lilyThe area is crowded with tourists during the season when the rice is in bloom and the ears of rice are ripening. This time, we will introduce Terasaka rice terraces.red spider lilyWe will introduce in detail Terasaka Rice Terraces, where the scenery turns vermilion and the golden ears of rice ripen.

①A spectacular view of red spider lilies dyed in vermilion! golden ears of riceWhat is “Terasaka Rice Terraces”?

Terasaka Rice Terraces are rice terraces located in Yokose Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture. Rice terraces are rice paddies built in the form of steps on the slopes of mountains or slopes. The Terasaka rice terraces are located at an altitude of 230 to 270 meters. Terasaka Rice Terrace is pronounced ″Terasaka Tanada”.

❶How large is Terasaka Rice Terrace?

The total area of ​​the Terasaka rice terraces is approximately 5.2 ha (about the size of one Tokyo Dome), of which the paddy field is approximately 4 ha (about 0.85 times the size of Tokyo Dome). It extends 400m from east to west and 250m from north to south. It is one of the largest rice terraces in Saitama Prefecture. A total of 250 rice terraces have been constructed.

➁Red spider lily Famous as a spot of‼︎

Terasaka rice terraces are a famous spot for red spider lilies. At Terasaka Rice Terraces, red spider lilies bloom along the edges of the rice fields in autumn, when the rice has ripened. As the name suggests, the best time to see the red spider lilies in the Terasaka rice terraces is during the equinox season, which is from early to late September.

❶Red spider lily How long does it take to see it?

It doesn’t take long to see the red spider lilies in the Terasaka rice terraces if you just take a quick look. It’s about the size of one Tokyo Dome, so you can see the whole thing from the highest point. It will take about an hour to walk around and take photos. We recommend taking a three-shot of the rice terraces, red spider lilies, and Mt. Buko, which will definitely look great. If this is your first time, please take a tour along the walking path set inside the rice terraces.

❷Red spider lily What kind of flower is it?

Red spider lily is a plant that blooms from late summer to autumn, and the flowers bloom on a stem of about 30 to 50 cm. Red spider lily differs from ordinary flowers in that it has the unusual feature of producing leaves in the winter, withering in the spring, and blooming in the fall. Red spider lily is called Higan flower in Japanese. Higan is a word that refers to the season of visiting graves. The name comes from the fact that it blooms around the equinox in autumn. There is also a theory that eating red spider lilies may lead to Higan, as they are poisonous. Spider lily is said to be a good plant for rice fields because it is poisonous and rats, moles, etc. that destroy rice fields hate it and don’t go near it.

➂Event information for Terasaka rice terraces‼︎

Here you will find detailed information about events at Terasaka Rice Terraces.

❶Red spider lily festival.

The “Red Spider Lily Festival” is held at Terasaka Rice Terraces during the best time to see red spider lilies. The Red Spider Lily Festival is an event where you can enjoy the 2 million red spider lilies blooming along the rice terraces. During the Red Spider Lily Festival, golden ears of rice ripen, and you can enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Buko, and enjoy the soothing scenery of Satoyama, an original Japanese landscape. Events include concerts such as the “Tanbo no Maka Concert” and the “Machikado Concert.” There are also stalls and direct sales of agricultural products from the rice terraces, which attract many tourists. The event is held from mid to late September every year.

❷Firefly Bonfire Festival.

The ″Firefly Bonfire Festival” is held at Terasaka Rice Terraces during the season when fireflies appear. The Firefly Bonfire Festival is an event where about 500 bonfires are lit at the Terasaka Rice Terraces from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, creating a magical time. Time passes slowly and calmly.

The event is held around the beginning of July every year.

④Sightseeing spots around Terasaka Rice Terraces.

Here we will introduce in detail the sightseeing spots around Terasaka Rice Terraces.

❶【Mt. Buko】Chichibu’s symbol mountain!!

Mt. Buko is a majestic mountain that can be seen in front of the Terasaka rice terraces. Mt. Buko is a mountain located on the border of Chichibu City and Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture, and is approximately 5.5 km from Terasaka Rice Terraces. The altitude is 1,304m, and it can be reached by car, shared bus, or taxi. Mt. Buko is also connected to the legend of Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, so it is also recommended for history buffs.

〇Access information to Terasaka Rice Terraces

Here you will find detailed information about access to Terasaka Rice Terraces. The address of Terasaka Rice Terraces is 1846 Yokose, Yokose-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture.

❶Route from Tokyo to Terasaka Rice Terraces by car

Tokyo ⇒ Kanetsu Expressway ⇒ Tsurugashima JCT ⇒ Ken-Osayama/Hidaka IC ⇒ National Route 299 ⇒ Yokose Town ⇒ Terasaka Rice Terraces

Summary

This time, we introduced Terasaka Rice Terraces, a spectacular view of red spider lilies turning vermilion, and Terasaka Rice Terraces with golden ears of rice. Terasaka Rice Terraces in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture are a spectacular spot that is covered in vermilion red spider lilies and golden yellow rice ears in autumn. It is especially spectacular to see millions of red spider lilies blooming all at once. The majestic sight of Mt. Bukō, which towers in front of the Terasaka rice terraces, also captivates visitors. You can enjoy the location with lots to see. When you visit Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, why not visit Terasaka Rice Terraces?

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