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Sannokura Sunflower Field
三ノ倉高原ひまわり畑
Fukushima · Tohoku
Sunflower fields at Sannokura in Fukushima prefecture, part of the effort to use sunflowers to extract toxins from soil in areas affected by disaster.
- Dates
- August 1–31Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Fukushima · Tohoku
- Nearest station
- No nearby station — car/seasonal bus ~30 min from Kitakata Station
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
Happens every year
What to expect
Wander through vast fields of vibrant sunflowers, their golden heads nodding gently in the summer breeze, set against the backdrop of Fukushima's rolling hills.
Best viewing tips
Visit in the early morning or late afternoon for the best light and cooler temperatures. Bring a hat and sunscreen, as shade is limited in the open fields.
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~2h 38m by car
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