The Best Places to see Sunflowers in Japan

An hour and a half from Sapporo, Hokuryu boasts Japan's largest sunflower field! With over a million flowers spread over several hectares, the village attracts thousands of visitors every summer. Enjoy the lake and its two observation points when the sunflower festival is in full swing with food stalls and activities for the whole family!

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Address: 143-2 Itaya, Hokuryu-cho, Uryu-gun, Hokkaido
Date: Mid-July to end of August

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Located in Nayoro, near Asahikawa, the Chiebun field is the second largest sunflower field in Hokkaido! Its flowers are used to produce sunflower oil, an island specialty for which Chiebun has exclusive market rights. It's forbidden to walk in the fields, but paths and cycle tracks allow you to enjoy the sunflowers to the full, without interfering with their production.

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Address: Hokkaido, Nayoro-shi Chiebun MOA Meiyo Bokujo
Date: Early to mid-August

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Although the Ozora-cho field produces flowers all year round, it's the sunflowers that attract the crowds. The field is divided into three zones, one of which is close to Memanbetsu airport, offering photographers unique shots of planes taking off amidst the flowers. The field has three flowering periods, and can produce sunflowers until October!

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Address:44 Asahi, Ozora-cho, Abashiri-gun 099-2300, Hokkaido
Date:Late July to mid-August, late August to mid-September, mid to late October

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It's one of Hokkaido 's most Instagrammable spots! Located near Furano, the Zerubu no Oka field offers a unique spectacle in summer, when sunflowers combine with lavender to create a colorful contrast. A second sunflower bloom takes place in September, this time without lavender.

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Address: 071-0225 Daisan Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
Date: July to September

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Every summer, south of Sapporo, in the town of Chitose, the Ogawa farm organizes a festival in honor of sunflowers. Over 160,000 gigantic golden flowers are on display for two weeks of festivities!

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Address: 518-3 Izumisato Chitose-shi, Hokkaido

Date: Mid to late August

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It's impossible to write this article without mentioning Sakura Furusato Square. Located in the town of Sakura, around Lake Inba-numa, this pretty park looks like a Van Gogh painting in summer, with its 20,000 sunflowers and Dutch windmill. A landscape that delights many visitors, who come to rest at the foot of the flowers during the park's annual free picnic.

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Address: 2714 Usuita, Sakura, Chiba

Date: Early to mid-July

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A 300 m² agricultural farm located in the city of Narita, Narita Yume Bokujo has specialized in milk since 1887. Popular with green classes for its animals, it's also a sensation with flower lovers! Particularly in summer, when it hosts over 100,000 sunflowers.

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Address: Narita Yume Bokujo, 730 Nagi, Narita-City, Chiba, 289-0111

Date: Mid to late July

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In August, spring flowers give way to sunflowers. Two areas are dedicated to them: one near the Sunakawa entrance, where 40,000 sunflowers as tall as a man welcome visitors, and the other a stone's throw from the park's swimming pool, where 10,000 plants measuring 1.20 m fill children with joy.

As the sunflowers in Showa Park bloom a little later than the others, we advise you to come in mid-August to admire them in full bloom.

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Address: 190-0014 Tokyo, Midoricho Tachikawa 3173

Date: Early to mid-August

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Note that the festival is actually only the second part of a larger event dedicated to the region's sunflowers. The first part takes place in Kurihara in July.

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Address: 252-0026 Kanagawa-ken, Zama-shi, Shindenjuku, Zama Bokujo

Date: Early to late August

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The Hokuto sunflower field in Yamanashi Prefecture offers unique views of Mount Fuji. Sunflowers are planted here to form patterns, and the festival attracts photographers in search of beautiful shots every year. The fields are freely accessible, perfect for a country stroll!

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Address: 408-0111 Yamanashi, Hokuto, Takanecho

Date: Early to late August

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Situated near the Pacific coast, the fields of Hitachinaka offer an impressive sight facing the sea. The sunflowers stretch over several hectares and attract many photographers from late July onwards. Ideal for a family stroll or for capturing pretty shots at sunset.

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Address: 312-0011 Ibaraki, Hitachinaka, Nakaminato 3900

Date: Late July to August

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The fields of Tatsuno, in Nagano Prefecture, are distinguished by their friendly atmosphere. Visitors can stroll along the shady paths, amidst the flowers, and enjoy the local entertainment organized during the flowering season. Perfect for a family afternoon.

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Address: 399-0502 Nagano, Tatsuno, Shimoshimo 214-1

Date: Mid-July to end of July

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