About this location: Hokuryu Sunflower Fields
Hokuryu Town, in Sorachi, Hokkaido, is famed for its 'Himawari no Sato' — 230,000 sunflowers. In late July to mid-August, the golden sea stretches to the foothills, one of Japan's largest sunflower fields.
Key features
- Himawari no Sato (23 hectares) — about 230,000 sunflowers, equivalent to five Tokyo Domes, one of Japan's largest sunflower fields
- Peak bloom early August — the Sunflower Festival features mazes, souvenirs, and gourmet food
- More than 12 sunflower varieties — beyond yellow, lemon-yellow, red-tinged, and multicolor varieties, with a guide to each
- Observatory and Sunflower Maze — overhead shots from the platform, with the maze popular among families
- Paragliding — aerial views of the sunflower field, available only in summer
