Izumidani rice terrace Uchiko

Located in the heart of Uchiko in Ehime, Izumiya/Izumidani is one of those very few places where you can still enjoy the wonder of Japanese old rice terraces. Lost in the mountains, with roads barely larger than your average compact Japanese car, Izumiya is well known all over Japan for its stunning views. While you can enjoy the rice terraces of Izumiya all year long, it is best to visit the area at the end of May and early June to get a chance to enjoy the area when farmers start planting rice, and if you are able to spend the whole day there, just make sure to have your camera fully charged to take some amazing pictures and videos of the area during the sunset.