Ubuyama's Connecting Rice Fields Rice Planting Experience The Fan Terraced Rice Fields in Ubuyama Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, are made by clearing eroded land in the mountains and are created in a contour shape by taking advantage of the fan-shaped terrain. The Water for the Paddy Field is directly derived from the Famous water Yamabuki Water source 1,300 Meter upstream, Water Clear streams that can also be Use as a beverage Water. Although there are difficulties in maintenance and management due to water water leaks, disasters, etc., since most of them are earthen water channels, we Cultivation Rice with a unique taste due to high-quality red clay born from nature and weather with temperature differences. It has been selected as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan and one of the 100 best Rice growers. Interested parties who are interested in growing delicious Rice in Ubuyama Village, why don't you experience it with the farmers who manage Ogida throughout the year? Rice can be purchased after harvest. Let's make the Rice we eat every day with our activities to pass on beautiful Nature to future generations! You can experience everything from rice planting to rice harvesting, which is planned later. 【Recruiting Participants】 2025-05-17 (Sat) Meet at 8:45 and start at 9:00 Meeting place: Ogi Terraced Observation decks We clean the water channel from the Yamabuki Water source that streams into Ogita. Please come in clothes that allow you to work. * Lunch box fee and leisure insurance fee are included in the participation fee. Participation fee: 1000 yen ■Click here to apply 〒869-2703 Kumamoto Prefecture Aso District Ubuyama Yamaga 468-4 0967-25-2200 *The deadline is Friday, May 9th. #Kumamoto #Rice Terraces #Ubuyama #Rice planting experience #Rice harvesting experience #Rice making #Aso District #Fan Terraced Rice Fields

Monday, March 24, 2025 At Futoria in Ubuyama Sustaina UBU Rare Plant Regeneration Events ♪ Implementation activities to pass on Aso's precious rare species to future generations.　 ✿〈Morning session〉10:00-13:00 Learning and sowing. (Higotai, Aso yarrow, Ominaeshi, Fujibakama, etc.) Maintenance of flower gardens. 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ✿〈Afternoon Session〉 13:00-16:00 Open Farm 🌿 ★ Lives in Ubuyama@maaaasaaaaeeee Illustrator Masae's "My Cotton Pouch with Floral Pattern" Production Experience ♪ ★ Ubuyama Volunteers@noguchi_vanlife Noguchi's 10-minute Aroma Dry Head Spa Experience or Aroma Hand Treatment 10 minutes (Below the elbow to the palm of the hand, both hands) We will 🌿 use ORGAN's Aso Aroma (an eye mask with favorite Aroma from three Aroma) throughout the Course ★ Futoria in Ubuyama Eating flower picking experience

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, "RIDE and MEAT in UBUYAMA PLACE 2025" was held in at UBUYAMA PLACE. Although we were not blessed with the weather, the venue was crowded with the heat that blew away the cold, and the Kitchen Car with a variety of goods such as model Car and apparel from various manufacturers, as well as delicious food such as meat! Events in the rain ・ There was a lot of food and a lot of bikes, so it was fun. 　I will come again! ・ I'm sorry for the rain, I want you to do it again when it's sunny There are also happy opinions! This time, it seems that there were many visitors from Kumamoto and Oita! We will Held in our Events regularly so that you can come from all over Kyushu and Japan all over the country!

【Connecting Ogida in Ubuyama Village】 The Fan Terraced Rice Fields in Ubuyama Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, are made by clearing eroded land in the mountains and are created in a contour shape by taking advantage of the fan-shaped terrain. The Water for the Paddy Field is directly derived from the Famous water Yamabuki Water source 1,300 Meter upstream, Water Clear streams that can also be Use as a beverage Water. Although there are difficulties in maintenance and management due to water water leaks, disasters, etc., since most of them are earthen water channels, we Cultivation Rice with a unique taste due to high-quality red clay born from nature and weather with temperature differences. It has been selected as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan and one of the 100 best Rice growers. Interested parties who are interested in growing delicious Rice in Ubuyama Village, why don't you experience it with the farmers who manage Ogida throughout the year? Rice can be purchased after harvest. Let's make the Rice we eat every day with our activities to pass on beautiful Nature to future generations! You can experience everything from rice planting to rice harvesting, which is planned later. Information will be provided as needed. 2025-04-12 (Sat) Meet at 8:45 and start at 9:00 Meeting point: Yamabuki Water source We clean the water channel from the Yamabuki Water source that streams into Ogita. Please come in clothes that allow you to work. * Lunch box fee and leisure insurance fee are included in the participation fee. What to prepare: Work gloves, hat, drink, garbage bag, boots Participation fee: 2000 yen ■Click here to apply 〒869-2703 468-4 Yamaga, Ubuyama Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture 0967-25-2200 *The deadline is Monday, March 31st. How to get to the Ogi rice terraces From the direction of Kumamoto by Car, turn left at the traffic light at the end of "Roadside Station Kaguraen" (Hano, Aso City) along National Route 57, enter the Prefectural Road Minamioguni ~ Hano Line (Prefectural Road 40), and proceed 4.0 Kilometers to the T-junction. Turn right there and proceed for about 1.0 Kilometers, you will and the station on your left, cross the "Hirose Bridge" (Tamarai River) ahead, turn right immediately and you will There are Ubuyama Town hall on your right. There are about 1.0 Kilometers past the tunnel at the top of the road on the left side of the three-way road in front of the Town hall, and there is an intersection with the Village Road Ubuyama ~ Tajiri Line. Turn left there and proceed for about 2.0 Kilometers and you will There are "Otomiya" and "Yamabuki Water source" signs. Turn right there and proceed for about 1.0 minutes to Otomiya Village and Otomiya Shrine, and after about 2.0 Kilometers, turn right and go about 1.0 Kilometers to There are Ogi Rice Terraces. #Kumamoto #Rice Terraces #Ubuyama #Rice planting experience #Rice harvesting experience #Rice making #Aso District #Fan Terraced Rice Fields #Water cleaning work

Monday, March 24, 2025 Location: Futoria in Ubuyama ✿〈Morning session〉10:00-13:00 Learning and sowing. (Higotai, Aso yarrow, Ominaeshi, Fujibakama, etc.) Maintenance of flower gardens. Participation fee: 2,500 yen (With flowery lunch box and herbal tea) 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ✿〈Afternoon Session〉 13:00-16:00 Open Farm 🌿 Tea drinking, chatting, and having fun 😊 at your leisure ★ Lives in Ubuyama@maaaasaaaaeeee Illustrator Masae's "My Cotton Pouch with Floral Pattern" Production Experience ♪ The experience fee is 1,000 yen per person. (In the case of additional production, 1 pouch 500 yen) ★ Ubuyama Volunteers@noguchi_vanlife Noguchi's 10-minute Aroma Dry Head Spa Experience or Aroma Hand Treatment 10 minutes (Below the elbow to the palm of the hand, both hands) 1,000 yen each (tax included) No reservation required. We will 🌿 use ORGAN's Aso Aroma (an eye mask with favorite Aroma from three Aroma) throughout the Course ★ Futoria in Ubuyama Eating flower picking experience 1 pack 500 yen. (Normally 1,200 yen per pack) We are receiving applications little by little. The morning session will be closed when the capacity is reached. The afternoon session is an open farm ♪ We hope you will feel free to come and visit us. Afternoon Workshop & Aroma Relaxation does not require reservations. Thank you for 🙇 your participation.

[Saturday, March 25] Motorcycle and meat Events "RIDE & MEAT @UBUYAMA PLACE" Held in decided! Admission is free. Kitchen Car, BBQ of meat, motorcycle test ride, etc., it is a day that you can enjoy on the stage of Aso in early Spring. Location: UBUYAMA PLACE (formerly Ubuyama Ranch)　 Date: Saturday, March 25, 9:00-15:00 (In case of rain, it will be postponed to the next day) Admission: Free * Participants will receive a "Kumamon Sticker"! * Manufacturers that can be test-driven ・YAMAHA ・BMW Motorrad ・Aprilia ・Royal Enfield ・MUTT #UBUYAMAPLACE #Spring Aso #Yamanami Highway #After open burning #Ubuyama #Aso is a sacred place for motorcycles #Bikes #Delicious Beef #Spring Events #Kids can also enjoy it #Kitchen Car

~Ubuyama Midwinter Flea Market~ Held in on Sunday, February 23, the midwinter flea market was successfully completed with Many people Stalls and many customers coming. Held in the event for the first time, and I think 😭 there were many points that we could not reach We are very grateful that we were able to Held in the event with good weather thanks to everyone's cooperation. Normally, I should have thanked each and every one of the Stalls, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. Ubuyama is one of the most mountainous areas in Aso, There is a where the cold is severe. Many people came to such a place and said, "It was fun," and it became a Minamoto of our energy. Held in Events where we can connect with everyone like this. There is a very much for taking this opportunity to thank all the Stalls and visitors. #Ubuyama #Kumamoto #Aso #Flea Market #Midwinter

Ubuyama Snow Mountain Bike 100 Minutes Endurance Ride Party Held in on Saturday, February 8, 2025, a ride party was held to ride mountain bikes across the snow in an outstanding location due to record-breaking heavy snowfall. Course tapes are placed in the venue Ubuyama Place. 50 minutes in the net and 50 minutes in the opposite direction with a break Run on an extraordinary snow course! There are a few people who have completed more than 10 laps in total! Everyone from beginners to experts can enjoy themselves while taking a break in the glass House in the Inside the facility At the end, everyone took a group photo! Why don't you come to the Ubuyama village where you can play while feeling the cool summer grasslands, snowy snow and nature? Events that everyone can enjoy will continue to be planned! Thank you to everyone who participated & Thank you for your hard work.

【Ubuyama Camera Hiwa】2025 Photo Contest Call for Applications In 2025, we will start accepting applications for the photo contest of Ubuyama Village. From this year, we will be recruiting themes for the seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter! The theme of the first winter season is "Ubuyama Winter Photo 2025" "Snow, Water Source, Cow" We are waiting for you to post the scenery in the Village that can only be seen at this time, such as the snowfield land and the scenery of open burning. Below are the details of this recruitment. 【Application Period】 Wednesday, January 1, 2025 ~ Monday, March 31, 2025 【Theme】 "Ubuyama Winter Photo 2025" We are looking for photos focusing on winter in Ubuyama villages, such as snowfields, water sources, open burning landscapes, and red cows in Makino, by posting them on Instagram. [Shooting location] Ubuyama Village, Aso District, Kumamoto [Award-winning works] ●1 Grand Prize ●3 Prize Winners The award will be announced by our Village Account, and then it will be used for various advertising media. [How to enter] (1) Taking photos in the Ubuyama village according to the theme of "Ubuyama Winter Photo 2025" (2) #Ubuyama Winter Photo 2025 #Name of shooting Spot Posted with two hashtags ■ Please be sure to check the application guidelines and precautions before applying. ■ Winners will be contacted by DM, so please follow the official Account. ■ Application Guidelines and Precautions ・Please be sure to post photos taken by yourself or for which you own the copyright. ・If there is a person in the photo, please obtain permission before posting. ・ The copyright and portrait rights of the submitted works belong to the Ubuyama Village Tourism Association, and may be used free of charge on this site or as PR for Ubuyama Village. ・ Subject photos taken in Ubuyama Village in 2025. ・Please do not take photographs in restricted areas. ・Photographs taken in the restricted area will not be Subject of the award. ・If multiple photos are posted in one publication, the first photo will be considered as an entry. ・ One person can apply as many times as you like. ■Announcement of results ◎ It is scheduled for the end of April 2025. ◎ After the application period ends, the winners will be decided after a strict screening. ◎ Use Instagram's direct message function to contact you, so please be sure to follow the official Account. ◎ If you do not consent to the use of the image within one week after contacting us, you will not be eligible for the award. ◎ Thereare the right to lose the right if the winner is found to have cheated after winning. #Ubuyama Camera Hiwa #Ubuyama Winter Photo 2025 #Ubuyama #Aso District #Kumamoto

Ubuyama Midwinter Flea Market 2025 Held in a "Midwinter Flea Market" in Ubuyama this winter. Why don't you go out for a while in the cold winter? It will be Held in in an indoor facilities, so you can Fun with children with peace of mind. Stalls ranging from restaurants to miscellaneous goods are waiting for your visit. ●Held in period: Sunday, February 23, 2025 ●Time: 11:00~15:00 ●Location: Ubuyama indoor multipurpose facilities 　　　　　 Ubuyama Dairi 657-2 ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ Stalls are currently being recruited for rave reviews. I'm anxious because it's my first time participating in a flea market! Worry! Use such people will provide full support so that you can use it with peace of mind. Stalls, if you would like to open a store, please apply by QR code in the image or by Phone TEL：0967-25-2200 ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ Stalls fee is not available this time. Stalls, please note that you will need to prepare your own tables and other equipment. Events #Handmade #Food and beverage outlets #Winter #Handmade #Accessories #Kumamoto #Second-hand clothing #Markets #Miscellaneous goods #Food & Drink #Kitchen Car #Held in #Stalls

【Ubuyama Mountain Bike 100 Minute Endurance Ride Party】 Held in: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Set in the vast grasslands adjacent to "UBUYAMA PLACE (formerly Ubuyama Ranch)" located on the mountain foothills of the Kitagai Ring Mountains, we will Held in an endurance race-style Events in which mountain bikes are used to compete for how many lap Course s of about 1,500 meters per lap can be completed within a set time (100 minutes in total)! You can participate solo or in pairs, and in addition to normal MTBs for rental, electrically assisted cars are also available, so even those who do not have a rotating Car can participate! In addition, we also have a kids' MTB (corresponding height 122 cm to 150 cm), so we are looking forward to your entry as a parent-child team! The pit space is a large glass-walled facilities, with chairs and tables inside, so you can take a comfortable break while surviving the wind and snow. The glass-walled facilities are open to those who do not participate in the race, so it's good to cheer with your family! Of course, you don't have to keep running all the time in time. If you're tired, grab a cup of warm coffee and take a break. Enjoy a Meals at UBUYAMA PLACE with the team and the whole family who came to support us. You can bring your own ingredients, but we plan to sell Meals that will keep you warm at the venue. [Endurance ride method] ・100-minute endurance ride The number of laps that can be completed within the 100-minute time limit is tallied while taking turns solo (1 person) or pair (2 people) on a lap course of about 1,500 meters per lap. (The purpose is not to compete for speed.) ） You don't have to keep running all the time. Enjoy lunch and tea time with the whole team. The first 50 minutes will be switched to the right lap and the second 50 minutes will be switched to the left lap, so you will be able to enjoy the ride without getting bored until the end! In addition, there will be a 20-minute break (Course Maintenance) between the first and second halves, so take a break during this time to rest and replenish your energy and prepare for the second half. * One rental bike per team, one for Adult and one for children. * We also offer free rental of electric MTBs. Each team can use the electric MTB provided by the tournament for up to two laps, so please use it to conserve your physical strength. (Exclusive rentals are also available, and additional Fees will be charged separately) 〜Recruitment Overview〜 【Events Overview】 Held in: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Fee: Solo Adult: ¥ 3,000 (12-18 years old ¥2,000) Pairs Division 1 Team ¥5,000 Participation fee includes: Race participation fee, Facilities Use fee (toilet, etc.) fee, shared electric MTB, insurance, consumption tax Separately required: If you wish to rent lunch fee, drink fee, occupancy ~ Normal MTB (1,000 / unit) Electric motorcycle (2,000 yen / unit) Number of applicants: 50 Minimum number of participants: 10 [Time Schedule] 9:00-10:00 Entry reception / rental reception (former Ubuyama Ranch BBQ facilities), Course test run 10:00-10:15 Opening Ceremony and Competition Briefing 10:30-11:20 Ride start, endurance ride (first 50 minutes clockwise) 11:20~11:40 General Break and Course Maintenance 11:40-12:30 Ride restart, endurance ride (counter-clockwise for the second 50 minutes) 12:30-12:40 End of ride 12:40-13:00 Announcement of results, commemorative photo, return of rental 13:00 Closing and ending of Events 【Reception and meeting place】 UBUYAMA PLACE Car (formerly Ubuyama Ranch) Website> Kumamoto Prefecture Aso District Ubuyama Yamaga 2100-3　 〜How to Pay the Participation Fee〜 Please pay in cash on the day. 〜Cancellation Policy〜 ・ Events cancellation regulations The Aso Kuju Cycle Tour is a rain or shine event for all plans. However, if it is expected that it will be difficult to run safely due to bad weather the day before Held in tour, the Events will be canceled. In that case, we will contact you by e-mail by 20 o'clock the day before. On the day of Events, the Events may be canceled due to sudden changes in the weather. ・ About cancellation If you wish to cancel, please contact us at least 3 days before the scheduled date and no cancellation Fee will be charged. In case of cancellation after 3 days, the following cancellation fee will be charged. About cancellation fee ◇ If you cancel at least 3 days before the date of use: No cancellation fee will be charged ◇ If you cancel after the final confirmation email is delivered, or if you do not come on the day: 100% of the Fee will be charged Fee will not be charged in the following cases. 1 When the Events Held in is canceled due to bad weather, etc. * Please note that refunds will not be possible in the case of cancellation in the middle. 2 Held in for public reasons such as preventing the spread of coronavirus infection.

【Ubuyama Horse Play Yang Natabokko】 The only horseback riding facility in the Village where you can trek through the Nature of Aso on horseback. Even if you are a beginner in horseback riding, an experienced couple will carefully guide you, so you will be able to ride in a short time of practice. Accommodation in Ubuyama is limited to accommodation, and it is also possible to have a horse pick you up at the inn. Address: 346-2 Tajiri, Ubuyama Village Car parking lot: Yes Fee, etc.: 1,000 yen for 10 minutes ~ Phone: 090-6965-6373

【UBUYAMA PLACE】 UBUYAMA PLACE is a Spot where you can see the Kuju mountain range, Mt. Aso Mountain, and Mt. Soma, surrounded by majestic grasslands. Park golf is Inside the facility There is a everyone from Adult to children can enjoy it to the fullest. At the café restaurant, you can enjoy wood-fired pizza made with fresh cheese produced in the attached facilities and Authentic Italian cuisine using plenty of local vegetables. The shop also sells products made from Brown Swiss dairy cows. Address: Ubuyama Yamaga 2100-3 Car parking lot: about 250 cars Business hours: 9:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. (Park Golf) Cafe restaurant business hours / 8:00~20:00 Phone: 0967-25-4010

【Fan Terraced Rice Fields】 Ogi Terraced Rice Fields have been selected as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan and one of the 100 best Rice growers. It is made by clearing the eroded land in the mountains, and is made in a contour shape by taking advantage of the fan-shaped terrain. Fascination by the scenery of the 16 rice terraces and 3 Japanese cedars attracts many photographers. * The surrounding area is private land and cattle are grazing. The road is narrow and there is no Car parking space, so please observe manners when visiting or taking pictures. Address: Kumamoto Prefecture Aso District Ubuyama Ubuyama 2621-8

[Higotai Park] In Higotai Park, seasonal flowers bloom from Spring to autumn, such as Harlindou in Spring, Higotai in Summer, and Cosmos in Autumn. At the visitor center at the entrance to the park, you can learn about the flowers of the Highlands. Address: 771 Tajiri, Ubuyama Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture Car parking: 50 cars Fee: Adults 400 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 250 yen (free in winter) Business hours:9:00~17:00 Phone: 0967-25-2777

【Yamabuki Water Source】 "Yamabuki Water source" has been selected as a one of the 100 best water sources in Kumamoto Prefecture. As much as 30 tons of water gushes out every minute, and the water temperature is 13.5 degrees Celsius. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the Car parking lot. Standing at a water source surrounded by virgin forests, time seems to have stopped. It is a hidden famous water of Ubuyama. Address: Kumamoto Prefecture Aso District Ubuyama Ubuyama Car parking: 15 cars Fee, etc.: Free to open * Since it is used as drinking water, please do not put your hands and feet in the Water source or put equipment such as cameras in it.

【Ikeyama Spring】 Selected as a one of the 100 best water sources by the Ministry of the Environment, the Ikeyama Spring boasts a constant temperature of 13.5°C and an abundant spring water of 30 tons per minute. The area is surrounded by huge trees and trees that are said to be more than 200 years old, and the spring water becomes the Tamarai River, joins the Ono River, and flows into Beppu Bay in the distance. Representative of Kumamoto's delicious water. Address: 14-1 Tajiri, Ubuyama Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture Car parking: 30 cars Fee, etc.: Free to open * Since it is used as drinking water, please do not put your hands and feet in the Water source or put equipment such as cameras in it.

Flower charcoal born from plants in Ubuyama villages. I know it's an unfamiliar word, but it's made from Ingredients made from pine cones, Nanten, and the grasslands and mountains of Ubuyama villages. Speaking of charcoal, various effective for There are such as deodorizing and deodorizing effects have been packaged a little coolly as an interior decoration and as a gift for loved ones. Just by dripping your favorite aroma on this charcoal, you can also make your own original duffuser. We can't make many because the staff belonging to the Tourist Association are creating them in detail, but if you are interested parties, please comment. In addition, this charcoal is brittle and fragile, so we do not currently send it by mail. In order to let many people know about Ubuyama Ingredients, we are currently creating them and selling them at markets in the neighboring area. Prices will also fluctuate. The photo is for illustrative purposes only.

Everyone eats around the table, so it's delicious ♪ A small village with a population of about 1,400 people. Together with the mothers living in this Ubuyama village, we held in a lunch party for "soup" in Aso. Thereare different cooking methods and seasonings for each household, This time, we asked one mother to be a teacher and Implementation a food education Events with a total of 20 people. Fresh vegetables received from farmers in the Village, which cannot be tasted in the city, and handmade miso made by everyone at the beginning of this year, were used to enjoy delicious soup that can only be tasted here. I really enjoyed chatting with everyone and having casual conversations. Implementation of this food education event that gives you a sense of Satoyama life changes the content depending on the season. Not only people in the Village but also people from outside the Village are allowed to participate, and several people participate each time. In the future, we would be happy if not only domestic but also overseas people who are interested in living in Japan could participate. Protect and inherit the Satoyama lifestyle, while enjoying it. Through such activities, it would be great if the people of the Village could enjoy interacting with people from outside.

A piece of Spring in Ubuyama Village. Ubuyama is in the middle of winter, and the cold winter is fun, but I can't Can't wait for the warm Spring.