Higashi Ushirobata Rice Terraces: Water Filling and Fishing Fire Status 2026 (Updated 5/26)

The Higashi Ushirobata Rice Terraces in the Yuya district of Nagato City have been selected as one of the "Connecting Terraced Rice Field Heritages" by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Many tourists and photographers visit this spot every year during the season from late May to early June to enjoy the scenery of terraced rice paddies and the Sea of Japan, and to see the fishing fires of squid fishing boats at night at the same time.

This page will provide updates on the Higashi Ushirobata terraced fields in 2026.

Current conditions (May 18)

Around 15 fishing boats were visible from the rice terraces, and the fishing fires could be seen.

Current conditions (5/9)

The water filling status of the rice fields remains unchanged from last week.