Driving into the Origin of Nishikigoi along Niigata Prefectural Road 219

Within Niigata Prefecture’s Chuetsu region, the Hoshitouge Terraced Rice Fields of Tokamachi unfold across steep hillsides like a mosaic art piece. With over 200 paddies carved into the slopes, these terraces are a testament to centuries of agricultural ingenuity and community resilience.

Niigata Prefecture should open your eyes to what exists in Japan beyond Tokyo, only two hours by Shinkansen.

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