Marvel at the terraced rice paddies with stone walls stretching across mountainous slopes—a panoramic view of Japan's finest
About this spot
A scenic masterpiece selected among Japan's 100 finest terraced rice fields and representing Kumano City's Kiwa area. Over a thousand rice paddies cascade down steep mountain slopes in multiple layers, creating a breathtaking landscape of stone-walled terraces that transform seasonally. In summer, verdant rice paddies sway gently, and from the observation platform, the layered silhouettes of distant mountains frame the view beyond the terraces. This landscape, passed down since the Edo period through human hands, is a gift nurtured by Kiwa's life and nature. Renowned as a photogenic spot, it's perfect for family photo memories.
Fireworks details
Name: 紀和の火祭り
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 21:00–21:15
Venue: 熊野市・北山川河原(紀和町)
Shells: approx. 500
熊野市紀和町の北山川河原で開催される、山あいの小さな花火大会です。2026年8月1日(土)21時から約15分間、約500発の花火が夜空に打ち上がります。周囲を山に囲まれた河原ならではの、音が反響して間近に感じられる迫力と、静かな川面に花火が映り込む美しさが魅力です。大規模な会場にはない、地域に根ざした親密な雰囲気の中で、家族でゆったりと夜空を見上げる時間を過ごせます。短い時間に凝縮された花火だからこそ、瞬きせずに見届けたい特別なひとときです。
Tips
湯ノ口温泉から車で約10分。会場周辺に大きな駐車場は少ないため、早めの到着と場所取りがおすすめです。荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は熊野市の公式発表で確認を。夜は足元が暗いので、小さなライトがあると安心です。
Tips
About 15 minutes by car from the roadside station. Parking is available near the observation platform. Summer sun is intense, so bring a hat and sunscreen. The paths along the paddies are narrow and can be slippery in places; wear comfortable walking shoes.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour. The midday light showcases the verdant rice paddies at their most beautiful.
Access & map
〒519-5405 Mie Prefecture, Kumano City, Kiwa Town, Maruyama 318
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Kiwa Fire Festival Full-Day Course
Mie
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