Jul 7, 2016 - 1 min read

Terasaka Rice Terraces

A summer festival of lights

By Sherilyn Siy

Community writer

Evening falls and turns a deep blue.

Yokoze station still retains its rustic look.

Food stalls serving up festival favorites.

Early sunset on the terraces.

The lights look magical.

Night time stage event in full swing.

In the summer, the Terasaka Rice Terraces near Chichibu are illuminated with over 600 candles in celebration of the magical light of fireflies, which still inhabit the fields. This year's festival was from June 30 to July 2nd. On the last day, there were stage events from 5 to 9 p.m. The nearest station is Yokoze Station along the Seibu Chichibu Line. From the station, the rice terraces are about a 15-20 minute walk but free shuttle services are available on the festival days. Other nearby attractions include Mt. Buko and Buko Onsen.

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Anonymous 8 years ago

the scenery at night looks very nice.

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Sherilyn Siy Photographer 8 years ago

It is. I highly recommend getting there at sunset so you could see the change in colors.

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