By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network Editorial Team
Spring in Aomori begins in May. While distant mountain peaks still wear their lingering white caps of snow, the ground is already dotted with vibrant blooms—a sign of the most anticipated spring spectacle in the Tohoku region. From early May for about a month, the surrounding hillsides of Yokohama Town are blanketed by vast fields of golden canola flowers. Spanning approximately 50 hectares, it’s the largest of its kind in Japan. The intense, vivid yellow set against blue skies and white clouds makes every angle a picturesque scene.
Every May, the expansive canola fields of Yokohama Town burst into breathtaking bloom. (Image source / find-travel)
Wind turbines blend into the landscape, offering views of rotating blades among the canola flowers. (Image source / marugoto)
Located on the Shimokita Peninsula, Yokohama Town boasts Japan’s largest canola fields, with cultivation covering 126.5 square kilometers. Passengers on the Shimokita Railway can gaze out at the sweeping yellow landscapes. The canola flowers in Yokohama are planted after fallow periods, lying dormant through winter before blooming into small yellow blossoms when spring arrives. Close to Mutsu Bay, the area is ideal for wind power generation, so visitors can enjoy the sight of wind turbines spinning gently in the breeze amid the flower fields—blending environmental sustainability with natural beauty. The May canola season not only features massive mazes that attract families but also hosts events such as the Canola Flower Marathon, giant flower mazes, helicopter tours, and photo sessions. On May 16 and 17, the “2015 Canola Flower Festival in Yokohama” will also take place, where attendees can join activities and shop for local specialties.
The brilliant yellow of canola flowers pairs beautifully with the clear blue sky. (Image source / livedoor)
Visitors can wander through the 60-degree expanse of golden-yellow flowers. (Image source / livedoor)
Beyond admiring the blooms, there are also maze courses made from canola flowers for visitors to explore. (Image source / marugoto)
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