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 sunshine — it’s the most breathtaking scenery. Below is a list 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 the stunning views.
Sunflowers in full bloom welcome the most splendid summer. (Image source / portal.hokuryu)
● Kitauracho Sunflower Village
In Hokkaido during summer, there’s more to enjoy than just lavender. The “Kitauracho Sunflower Village,” located in Kitauracho, 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 slopes, and on sunny mornings, the beautiful golden hues shine even more vibrantly under the sunlight.
Kitauracho’s “Sunflower Village” has Japan’s largest sunflower field. (Image source / japan.arukikata)
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Kitauracho Sunflower Village
Address: 143-2 Itaya, Kitauracho, Uryu District, Hokkaido
Transportation: Take the JR Hakodate Main Line to Takikawa Station, then a JR Hokkaido Chuo Bus bound for Kitauracho (about 40 minutes), get off at “Kitaurachuo High School Mae” and walk about 3 minutes
Admission: Free (Sunflower maze: 300 yen, sightseeing bus: 500 yen for adults / 300 yen for children)
During the sunflower season, a sunflower maze is also set up for visitors to explore. (Image source / portal.hokuryu)
● Akeno Sunflower Field
Located in Akeno Town, Kitakami City, Yamanashi Prefecture, the “Akeno Sunflower Field” not only offers the chance to admire a stunning display of up to 210,000 blooming sunflowers, but it’s also uniquely set against the magnificent backdrop of the Japanese Alps. The viewing season runs from late July to late August. The 2015 “Sunflower Festival” was held from July 25 to August 23, and included events such as photography contests and local vegetable markets, making it quite lively.
The Akeno Sunflower Field offers views with the Japanese Alps as a stunning backdrop. (Image source / JNTO)
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Akeno Sunflower Field
Address: 5664 Asao, Akenocho, Kitakami City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Transportation: From JR Chuo Line Kuwazaki Station, take the Kosuge or Zaisenji Bus (about 25 minutes), get off at “Heidi no Mura Clara-kan” and walk about 5 minutes.
The golden sea of flowers makes for a moving sight. (Image source / portal.hokuryu)
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