Traditional Rice Cooking and Tasting at Iwakubi Shoryu Terraced Rice Fields
The Iwakubi Shoryu Terraced Rice Fields were registered as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) in 2011 by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). “Shoryu” means “climbing dragon,” and this name reflects the shape of the tiered paddies in the village of Iwakubi that ascend the steep hills towards the sky. Visit these rice fields during EC to enjoy spectacular views, make a bowl out of bamboo, and taste rice grown in this eco-friendly setting that has been cooked using a traditional method.
- Dates/Times
Aug. 16 (Fri) 9:00–14:00
Aug. 18 (Sun) 9:00–14:00
- Fee
4,500 yen (Same price for adults/children)
Fee includes: Guided tour, activities, insurance
- Min. Number of People
5
- Capacity
20 people per session
- Meeting Place
Sado Experience Registration Counter at Marine Plaza Ogi (EC Information Centre 1F)
- Transport Provided
Charter bus
- Schedule
9:30 Register and assemble at Marine Plaza Ogi to board charter bus
10:00 Arrive at Iwakubi Rice Fields, make a bamboo rice bowl, stroll around the rice fields, and eat rice cooked using traditional method
13:00 Depart Iwakubi Rice Fields
14:00 Arrive back at Marine Plaza Ogi, fill in survey, end of tour
- What to Bring (Required)
- Please come prepared for hot weather and with sun protection.
- Comfortable walking shoes, adjustable layers of clothing for varying temperatures, hat, sports towel, drink.
- Note(s)
- This tour will be held rain or shine, however, in the case of heavy rain or stormy weather, content will be adapted to an indoor interactive program.
- Please ensure you stay well-hydrated during this tour by bringing plenty of drinks.
- Guide is in Japanese only.
- Reservations
Reservations open on May 15 (Wed) at 9:30 am (JST). See here for details.
