Obasute Rice Terraces — photo spot in Yawata, Chikuma, Nagano 387-0023, Japan
Obasute Rice Terraces
Stepped rice paddies carved into a mountainside with layered reflections and a sweeping valley view — best for abstract patterns, reflections in flooded paddies (spring) and warm tones in autumn. Reachable by train (Obasute Station on the Shinonoi Line) or by car; limited parking and short walks to viewpoints. No entry fee; stay on paths and respect working fields. Best times: sunrise and golden hour for sidelighting, blue hour for illuminated terraces and passing trains; weekdays and early-morn
Obasute Rice Terraces
Stepped rice paddies carved into a mountainside with layered reflections and a sweeping valley view — best for abstract patterns, reflections in flooded paddies (spring) and warm tones in autumn. Reachable by train (Obasute Station on the Shinonoi Line) or by car; limited parking and short walks to viewpoints. No entry fee; stay on paths and respect working fields. Best times: sunrise and golden hour for sidelighting, blue hour for illuminated terraces and passing trains; weekdays and early-morn