Hokkaido Takikawa Rapeseed Flower Fields – A Dreamy and Charming Rural Scenery

By MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team

Late May to early June each year is when the bright yellow rapeseed flowers are in full bloom in Takikawa, Hokkaido. The vast fields of golden blooms are a feast for the eyes. Paired with green mountains, forests, blue skies, and white clouds, the expansive and breathtaking scenery is on full display. The Takikawa Rapeseed Flower Fields Season is a major event in Hokkaido before summer each year. It is even hailed as Japan’s No. 1 rapeseed flower field, boasting the largest flower sea area in the country.

This year (2014), the flower season event ran from May 31 to June 8. The Takikawa Rapeseed Flower Fields Season is a major highlight for the city of Takikawa, drawing many tourists to the yellow rapeseed fields. Activities include photography enthusiast meetups, food experiences such as rapeseed flower tempura and rapeseed flower pancakes, and live music performances in the photo exhibition area. In addition, visitors can enjoy the flower fields from unique perspectives using various modes of transport, including electric vehicles, horseback riding, and paragliding.

Rapeseed is also an important local ingredient for oil production. Visitors may want to take home some natural rapeseed oil. The area is also known for its premium pork sausages, a local specialty loved by both domestic and international tourists. Takikawa offers stunning natural scenery all year round, along with a variety of fruits and cosmos flower fields. The area also has hot springs where visitors can relax and enjoy a soothing soak.