Tanbo Art Asahikawa, formally called JA Taisetsu Rice Art (JAたいせつ田んぼアート), is a rice paddy exhibit dubbed rice field art located at 18 Higashitakasu 7-sen, Asahikawa City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
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| Tanbo Art Asahikawa 2023 |
Tanbo Art Asahikawa Details
Looking for a unique travel experience that blends agriculture, art, and culture? Look no further than the JA Taisetsu Rice Field Art, an innovative project in Higashitakasu, Hokkaido. Organized by the JA Taisetsu Youth Division, this extraordinary initiative creates massive, vibrant artworks in rice fields to strengthen connections between producers and consumers while sparking interest in agriculture from fresh perspectives.
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| Tanbo Art Asahikawa 2023 -Asahikawa City, Hokkaido Prefecture |
A Vibrant Spectacle of Nature and Creativity
From mid-July to mid-August, the rice fields come alive with six vivid colors—green, yellow, purple, red, orange, and white—created by the natural hues of different rice varieties. These hues form intricate designs, transforming the fields into giant canvases showcasing awe-inspiring images.
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| Tanbo Art Observation Tower |
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| The observation deck is around 8 meters high |
The best way to appreciate this masterpiece? Climb the 8-meter-high observation deck, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the artwork, the surrounding rural landscape, and the majestic Daisetsu Mountain Range. The venue also features a direct sales store on the first floor of the deck, offering fresh local produce and processed goods—a perfect way to taste the region's flavors.
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| For the 2023 design, it's a collaboration with Matsuko Deluxe |
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| JA Taisetsu Tanbo Art 2023 |
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| These are the types of rice used for the Tanbo Art |
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| Close up of the rice field |
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| There are plenty of cute frogs in the field, too |
Interactive Experiences and Local Delights
During the rice field art exhibition period (July to early September), visitors can participate in an interactive event titled “Celebrate Your Visit to the Rice Field Art!” By scanning a QR code at the observation deck, you can answer a short survey and enter a raffle draw to win agricultural products from the Taisetsu region. It’s a fun way to engage with local culture while taking home a piece of Hokkaido’s agricultural charm.
Tanbo Art Asahikawa 2023 Photos
2023: A Collaboration with Matsuko Deluxe
This year’s rice field art design is a special collaboration with Matsuko Deluxe, the image character for Hokkaido rice since 2014. The artwork also features Asahikawa City's mascot, Asappi, and Takasu Town's adorable Attakasu-kun. The collaboration is part of a broader effort to boost tourism and promote Hokkaido rice, which is regaining attention as travel recovers from the pandemic.
Team Nicerio revisits Tanbo Art Asahikawa 2023
Our family first discovered the JA Taisetsu Rice Field Art on September 17, 2022, coinciding with Asahikawa City's 100th Anniversary. The experience was so captivating that it quickly became a yearly tradition. This year, during our Sibling Road Trip #3 on July 27, 2023, I visited with my daughter and siblings. It was my 633rd day in Japan as a JET Programme ALT, and seeing the rice field art again reminded me of the beauty and creativity that Hokkaido offers.
The 2023 collaboration with Matsuko Deluxe and the local mascots made this visit unforgettable. The vivid colors, the creative design, and the lively atmosphere left us in awe.
Tanbo Art Asahikawa Fees
It’s FREE to park and go up to the observatory to see the magnificent Tanbo Art. However, I highly recommend that you bring cash so that you can buy locally produced foods and processed goods in the direct sales market.
Tanbo Art Asahikawa Schedule
The Tanbo Art season runs from July to early September. You can visit any time of the day, but it is highly recommended that you visit in the morning, as the paddy fields do not have lights for night viewing. You can use the observation deck from mid-July until early September.
Why visit the Tanbo Art Asahikawa?
The JA Taisetsu Rice Field Art offers a unique blend of art, culture, and agriculture, making it a standout attraction in Hokkaido. This annual event transforms ordinary rice fields into vibrant, larger-than-life canvases that showcase intricate designs and vivid colors. It's not just a visual masterpiece; it’s a celebration of creativity, local tradition, and the deep connection between producers and consumers.
From panoramic views atop the observation deck to interactive activities like the survey and prize roulette, every aspect of the event invites you to engage with the region’s agricultural heritage in a fun and meaningful way. Add to this the opportunity to shop for fresh, locally produced goods, and you have an experience that is as enriching as it is entertaining.
This captivating blend of nature, art, and community spirit is reason enough to include the JA Taisetsu Rice Field Art in your Hokkaido travel plans.
Getting to Tanbo Art Asahikawa
From Asahikawa Station, board bus #17 - Sanga-sen (3-sen) and get down at 7-Sen 20-Go bus stop. From there, walk for about 10 minutes to reach the Tanbo Art grounds.
Travel time: 1 hour
Fare: 710 yen
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