Refers to the rural landscape as a whole, often with a slightly literary or idyllic tone. Used in phrases like 田園風景 (rural scenery) and 田園地帯 (agricultural belt).
I moved to an area where rural scenery spreads out.
More concrete than sense 1; refers to the actual farmland, paddies, and fields. Often used in descriptions of agricultural land.
This area is all cultivated fields.
He decided to leave the city and live in the countryside.
Outside the window, fields stretched out as far as the eye could see.
This inn is located in a quiet spot overlooking the countryside.
rural dwelling zone
Rarely used kanji form.