Millions of Golden Sunflowers Bloom in a Spectacular Welcome to Japan’s Most Beautiful Summer

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 

Starting every July, sunflowers burst into bloom across Japan, with tens of thousands of them forming golden seas of flowers that contrast vividly against the clear blue sky, heralding the radiant summer sun—creating the most beautiful scenery. Below is a roundup of famous sunflower fields across Japan. If you’re planning to visit Japan in July or August, consider adding a sunflower viewing trip to your itinerary to take in these breathtaking views.

● Kitaurachō Sunflower Village

In summer Hokkaido, there’s more to enjoy than just lavender. The “Kitaurachō Sunflower Village,” located in Kitaurachō, boasts up to 1.5 million sunflowers, making it the largest sunflower field in all of Japan. The viewing season runs from mid-July to late August. The 29th “Sunflower Festival” will be held from July 18 to August 23, 2015, featuring a giant sunflower maze and sightseeing buses. The sunflowers bloom on the eastern-facing hillside, and on sunny mornings, the golden hues glow even more vibrantly under the pouring sunlight.

【Info】
Kitaurachō Sunflower Village
Address: 143-2 Itaya, Kitaurachō, Uryū District, Hokkaido
Transportation: Take the JR Hakodate Main Line to Takikawa Station, then a JR Hokkaido Chuo Bus bound for Kitaurachō (about 40 minutes), get off at “Kitaurachō Chūgakkō Mae” and walk about 3 minutes

Admission: Free (Sunflower maze: 300 yen, sightseeing bus: 500 yen for adults / 300 yen for children)

● Akeno Sunflower Field

The “Akeno Sunflower Field” in Kitakami, Yamanashi Prefecture, offers not only a view of around 210,000 blooming sunflowers but also boasts the stunning backdrop of the Japanese Alps. The viewing season is from late July to late August. The 2015 “Sunflower Festival” takes place from July 25 to August 23, and includes events such as photography contests and local vegetable markets, creating a lively atmosphere.

【Info】
Akeno Sunflower Field
Address: 5664 Asao, Akeno-chō, Kitakami, Yamanashi Prefecture

Transportation: Take the JR Chuo Line to Kisakata Station, then a Bus for Karamatsu or Zuizou (about 25 minutes), get off at “Heidi no Mura Kurara-kan” and walk about 5 minutes.