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PAST EVENTFREE ENTRYMatsuri· Annual
Zama Himawari Matsuri
座間ひまわりまつり
Kanagawa · Kanto
One of the most popular sunflower festivals near Tokyo, featuring 450,000 sunflowers along with small performances and food stalls offering sunflower-based sweets. Held in mid-August in Zama city.
- Dates
- August 14–16, 2027
- Start time
- 09:30
- Location
- Kanagawa · Kanto
- Nearest station
- Iriya Station (JR Sagami Line) · 20 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- zama-kankou.jp/event/2026060901-copy.html
Happens every year
What to expect
Stroll through expansive fields of vibrant sunflowers stretching as far as the eye can see, accompanied by the lively sounds of local performances and the enticing aroma of sunflower seed snacks.
Best viewing tips
Visit in the late afternoon for softer lighting and cooler temperatures. Bring a hat and sunscreen, as there is limited shade among the sunflower fields.
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~1h by car
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