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Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces

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More than a thousand tiny rice paddies stepping down to the Sea of Japan in Wajima. The terraces were damaged in the 2024 Noto earthquake and are being restored by volunteers; check current access before visiting the Noto Peninsula.

Night Shiroyone Senmaida
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Parking

  • Michi-no-Eki Senmaida Pocket Park

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    SUV / high-roof friendly

    The roadside station car park was affected by the 2024 earthquake; check current status.

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Directions to Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces

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When to see this place

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Paddies stepping down to the sea

May to October as the rice grows; check reopening news after the 2024 earthquake.

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Suitability

Stroller: Not recommended

Nursing room: Not available

Noise level: quiet

Kids: Check terrain, weather and current access before travel.

Rules

Fire: no fire

Water access: none

Drones: permit required

Coordinates

37.4254, 136.9998

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Nearby places

Within 30 km, closest first.

Ishikawa

Mitsukejima Island

A rock island off Suzu once shaped like a battleship; much of it collapsed in the 2024 Noto earthquake, so expect a changed view.

22 km away
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Sources, photo credits and verification

Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-13