Sunflower Season – Zama (near Tokyo)

Kanagawa · Kanto

Zama's sunflower festival runs for three days in mid-August, not in July — the July Kurihara session was discontinued in 2019. Recent editions fell on 14-16 Aug 2026, 9-11 Aug 2025 and 10-13 Aug 2024, with about 550,000 sunflowers across the Zama and Yotsuya areas either side of Sagakeyori Bridge, 09:30-17:00 and free to enter. Zama City announces the exact three days each spring, and peak bloom can shift them slightly.

Dates: August 9–16Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
Location: Kanagawa · Kanto
Nearest station: Sōbudai-mae Station (Odakyu) · shuttle bus to fields (or Iriya Stn ~20 min walk)
Crowd level: Regional attendance
Entry: Free entry
Official site: zama-kankou.jp/event/2026060901-copy.html

What to expect

The vast sunflower fields stretch across the landscape, their vibrant yellow petals creating a sea of color under the summer sun. The air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers and the lively sounds of nearby festivities.

Best viewing tips

Visit in the late afternoon for softer light and cooler temperatures. Bring a hat and sunscreen, as shade is limited. Check local schedules for festival dates to enjoy additional food and entertainment. The organiser sets this edition's dates closer to the time — confirm before you travel.

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h by car

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