Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Sightseeing Spot: Hikage Rice Terraces

The water for the Hikage rice terraces comes from the spring water of Myoken Shrine in Kuraoka.

The spring at Myoken Shrine is so popular that people come from other prefectures to collect it, and it is famous as a local tourist attraction.

Behind the Hikage rice terraces stands Gion-yama, said to be the birthplace of Kyushu, creating a scenic harmony with the village and the mountain. The area also hosts events such as Gokase Highland Ski Resort activities, the Gion Shrine Festival, and the Myoken Shrine Grand Festival, and the community is working to revitalize the village by making the most of its landscape.