There is also a filming location for the Sunday theater movie “Gekokokujo Kyuji”! Visit the rice terraces of Mie Prefecture and win gorgeous prizes such as Matsusaka beef!
掲載日：2023.11.29
The rice terrace stamp rally event ``Selected Beautiful Rice Terraces of Mie'' will be held by Mie Prefecture to promote the beautiful rice terraces in Mie Prefecture. Why not collect stamps while touring the beautiful rice terraces and enter the lottery to win gorgeous prizes such as Matsusaka beef? There is also a terraced rice field that was used as a filming location for the currently airing drama Sunday Theater ``Gekokujo Kyuji''!
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About the rice terrace stamp rally event “~Selected beautiful rice terraces of Mie~”
In order to promote the beautiful rice terraces in Mie Prefecture, a stamp rally event will be held to visit pre-designated rice terraces.
Depending on the number of stamps you collect, you can enter a lottery to win gorgeous prizes such as coupons and Matsusaka beef.
Implementation period
From Friday, December 1, 2023 to Thursday, February 29, 2024
About stamp spot
There are three pre-designated rice terrace spots, one each in KumanoCity, MatsusakaCity, and IgaCity.
MaruyamaSenmaida (KumanoCity)
In the Maruyama district of KumanoCity, there are approximately 1,340 small rice fields stacked on top of each other, so many that it is said that ``If you thought one rice field was missing, it would be hidden under a hat.'' It boasts one of the largest scales in Japan, and its scenery is spectacular, and it is said to be the best terraced rice field in Japan.
Held on the first Saturday of June every year. *This event will not be held during the stamp rally period.
Many events are held throughout the year, including rice farming experiences, but one of the biggest events is an event called ``Mushi Okuri.'' It began in an era when there were no pesticides, and people would receive amulets from temples and parade through the Senmaida rice fields with torches, drums, and bells to drive away pests with fire and sound. It was discontinued for a while, but it was revived after Kumano Kodo was registered as a World Heritage Site. Many people come from all over the country on the day of the "Mushi-okuri" event.
Along with 1,340 lights, the lights of a procession of insects holding torches and lanterns float in the dark night, and the fantastic sight will take your breath away.
MaruyamaSenmaida
0597-97-0640
2 cars can be parked at the "Miharashidai" on Prefectural Route 40, 6 cars can be parked at the arbor (above), and about 5 cars can be parked at the arbor (near the public restroom).
30 minutes by car from JR KumanoCity Station
From KumanoCity, take National Route 42 and Route 311, pass through the Fuden Tunnel, then turn right and continue on Prefectural Route 40. Approximately 30 minutes by car from KumanoCity Station
(Large buses cannot pass)
Dandan rice field in Fukano (MatsusakaCity)
This terraced rice field is located in the Fukano district of Iinan-cho MatsusakaCity, and has approximately 120 stone terraced rice terraces built on the slope of a mountain, and is said to have been cultivated from the mid-Muromachi period to the early Edo period.
Fukano's Dandan rice fields were selected as one of Japan's 100 best terraced rice fields by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1997 due to their beautiful scenery and the fact that they have remained intact from the Muromachi period to the present. It is also the filming location for the Sunday theater drama ``Gekokujō Kyūji'' currently being broadcast.
We have published an article introducing Fukano's Dandanden and an article introducing Fukano's Dandanden and other filming locations for "Gekokokujo Kyuji" on Kanko Mie, so if you are interested, please check them out below. hey.
Japan's Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields "Dandan Rice Fields in Fukano"
0598-32-2511
From JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station, take the bus bound for Iidaka Regional Promotion Bureau for 35 minutes, get off at Fukano stop, and walk 20 minutes.
30 minutes by car from Ise Expressway "Matsusaka IC" via National Route 166
Rice terraces in Nishiyama (IgaCity)
Approximately 500 beautiful terraced rice fields are spread out in the Nishiyama district located in the northwestern part of IgaCity, and you can see fireflies flying around around June every year. In order to promote interaction within and outside the area, the local community holds nature events such as the ``Fureai Festa'' and ``local produce direct sales,'' as well as ``Tanada School,'' where local elementary school children can experience rice planting and harvesting. etc. are held to promote regional development centered on rice terraces.
| name | Rice terraces in Nishiyama |
| address | 〒518-0027 Nishiyama, IgaCity |
| access | Approximately 20 minutes by car from Meihan National Highway "Iga Ichinomiya IC" via National Route 163/Prefectural Route 138 |
Benefits of collecting stamps
If you visit each stamp spot rice terrace and collect stamps on your smartphone, you will receive benefits such as receiving coupons and applying for lottery gifts. The prizes depending on the number of stamps are shown in the table below.
| prize | type | Number of stamps required | Number of winners | remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A prize MaruyamaSenmaida Ownership |
Lottery gift | 2 pieces | 3 people | In addition to experiencing agricultural work and events such as rice planting and harvesting at Maruyama MaruyamaSenmaida throughout the year, you can also receive 10kg of new rice from MaruyamaSenmaida, local specialties, discounts on accommodation, and free hot spring bathing tickets (10 coupons). Click here for details about MaruyamaSenmaida ownership |
| B prize Matsusaka beef |
Lottery gift | 2 pieces | 1 person | We will give you 400g of Matsusaka beef, which is certified as Mie brand, for sukiyaki. It is characterized by its melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet, rich, elegant aroma. |
| Prize C Iga beef |
Lottery gift | 2 pieces | 1 person | We will give you a free gift of ``Iga beef'' for sukiyaki (400g), which is certified as a Mie brand. It has a fine marbling that is said to resemble the first frost, and is characterized by a refreshing fat that does not leave a lingering aftertaste. |
| D prize terraced rice |
Lottery gift | 1 piece | 60 people | 20 people each will receive 2 kg of rice harvested from the rice terraces of ` MaruyamaSenmaida'', ``Fukano Dandan Rice Field'', and ``Nishiyama Rice Terrace''. |
| 100 yen purchase coupon for 2 cups of terraced rice | digital coupon | 1 piece | No limit (Ends as soon as the rice terraces are out of stock.) |
It can be used at Michi-no-eki "Kumano Itaya Kurobei no Sato". Please contact the phone number below for stock status. |
How to get stamps and enjoy the stamp rally
Stamps can be obtained by using location information or QR codes around stamp spots.
Please check the steps and images below and enjoy the stamp rally.
1. Register as a user
If you search for "JAF Stamp Rally" using a browser such as Google, a list of rallies in progress will be displayed. First of all, you need to register as a user, so please check here and complete your user registration.
*No app installation is required, and anyone can participate from a smartphone.
2. take part in the rally
Click on the one in Mie Prefecture from the list of rallies being held and press the "Participate" button to participate in the rally. Now that you have completed your preparations, it's time to head out to the rice terraces near you or to the rice terraces you want to visit!
3. collect stamps
When you arrive at the stamp spot, the rice terraces, use your location information or QR code to get stamps.
4. get benefits
If you collect the required number of stamps, you will receive a bonus, so please check it out by pressing the "Bonus" button.
Click here if you would like to participate in the stamp rally.
[Contact information]
JAF Mie Branch
TEL: 059-222-2300 (10:00-17:00 *Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays)
How was it?
In this article, we will introduce the rice terrace stamp rally event “Let’s tour the rice terraces of Mie Prefecture!” We explained about ``The selected beautiful rice terraces of Mie''. Collect stamps while touring the charming rice terraces of Mie Prefecture, and be sure to enter the lottery to win gorgeous prizes.
