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Hokuryu Himawari Matsuri
北竜ひまわりまつり
Hokkaido
The largest sunflower park in Japan with 1.5 million flowers, held from mid-July to mid-August in Hokuryu, Hokkaido. Features fireworks, nighttime illuminations, and taiko performances throughout the festival period.
- Dates
- July 20 – August 18Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Hokkaido
- Nearest station
- No nearby station — Sorachi Chuo bus ~35 min from JR Fukagawa Station
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- hokuryu-kankou.com/sunflower_festival
Happens every year
What to expect
Wander through vast fields of sunflowers stretching as far as the eye can see, their golden heads nodding under the summer sun. At night, the park transforms with dazzling illuminations and the rhythmic beats of taiko drums.
Best viewing tips
Visit during late afternoon for the best light on the sunflowers. Fireworks are best viewed from the park's central area, where you can also enjoy the taiko performances. The organiser sets this edition's dates closer to the time — confirm before you travel.
How to get there
From Sapporo Station · ~1h 42m by car
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