Terraced rice fields in Higashi Ushirobata spread in the hills of the peninsula approaching the shore, which is unique among fields generally seen in the mountain areas. The spectacular views of fields against a background of the sea (isaribi [fishing-fire]) or the dazzling sunset keep photographers spellbound. With the scenery of terraced rice fields overlooking the Sea of Japan, the area was selected as one of “The best 100 terraced rice fields in Japan” in 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.