Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces

The rice field seem fine so you can definitely go and visit. There is a parking lot and stairs / path down to the lower level of the rice field. Shop, toilets etc are all closed. Everything in that area is still impacted with lots of road works happening.

We visited in July and had a great time exploring the rice terraces! You can of course view them from above, but you can also walk among the terraces, too! In different seasons, there are different displays, such as lights being installed for night viewing. I’d highly recommend visiting this area as it is very impressive! I have seen terraced field in many places across japan and other countries, but this place is especially magical because you it is on the coast.

The road leading up to this place is considered as one of the most beautiful in Japan so the drive alone is already worth the trip. I’ve visited both at night for the illumination and in day time and they have their own charms. The night illumination gives an enchanting feeling to visitors and I can only describe it as magical. Visiting during the day gives you a breathtaking view of the rice fields with sea of Japan as its backdrop. It’s a great side trip when visiting the Noto peninsula.

Nice view over rice fields / small terraces and the sea. You can also walk through the rice fields and the pretty neat town beneath.

Absolutely worth a visit on your drive along the peninsula. It may be tempting to stay up top and skip the walk down the (very) steep hill to the sea but the views are worth make it worth it. The little shop but the parking also has lots of snacks including some fat onigiri.