Sunday, June 7, 2026
[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage] Mibu no Hana Taue Ritual Rice Planting Festival
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Before going to the festival, we wil visit Sear Kogen Farm. A rose garden blooms in the lush nature of Sera Kogen Farm, close to the sky. Fragrant and elegant English roses and seasonal perennials sway in the breeze, offering a deeply fulfilling moment.
The Mibu no Hana Taue festival is held on the first Sunday of June, and it was registered as a UNESCO "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" in 2011.
Oxen are adorned with decorations and accessories, then they plow a paddy field. Afterwards, many "Saotome" (rice-planting women) move in a long horizontal line to plant the rice seedlings in the rice field while singing songs with the leader accompanied by Japanese drums and flutes.
Registration
Sign up at the IT&T office.
| Participation | |
|---|---|
| Participants are required to follow MCAS Iwakuni Travel Guidelines for Hiroshima Prefecture. | |
| Minimum number of participants | 15 |
| Maximum number of participants | 38 |
| Itinerary* | |
| *In case of heavy rain, this trip will be canceled. It will be decided on the tour day. | |
| Depart from Bldg. 410 (in front of the IT&T Office) | 7 AM |
| Return to MCAS Iwakuni | 6 PM |
| Fees** | |
| Please visit the IT&T office to pay all associated fees. Trip costs must be paid in full upon registration. **The price below includes transportation and the admission fee for Sera Kogen Farm |
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| Adults (patrons aged 12 years & older) | $44 |
| Children aged 6-11 years | $30 |
| Children aged 4–5 years | $23 |
| Children aged 3 years & younger | $18 |
Cancellation Policy
- Participants are required to follow MCAS Iwakuni Travel Guidelines for Hiroshima Prefecture.
- If the minimum number of guests needed for this tour (15) is not reached by May 29, the tour will be canceled, and money will be refunded.
- If guest cancellation is made on or before May 29, there is a $5 cancellation fee per person.
- If guest cancellation is made on or after May 30, there is no refund.