Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Village was featured in "Japan by JAPAN", the Visit Japan campaign website run by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

We are pleased to announce that "Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Village" was featured on the Visit Japan Campaign website "Japan by JAPAN" and Facebook page "Visit Japan Now" by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). The photos from the Hokuryu-cho portal were used in the article. (The Japanese translation in this article is provided by Google Translate.)

Visit Japan Campaign Site "Japan by JAPAN

Hit the road to Japan's secret spots

Follow the path to Japan's secret spots

Always wanted to discover and explore off the beaten path in Japan?　Take a rental car and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip to some of Japan's most iconic hidden gems and a variety of places that are very conveniently accessible while driving.

Recommended road trip itineraries to explore Japan's diverse charms

Recommended road trip itineraries to explore Japan's diverse attractions

Drive through a picturesque flower-themed route

Drive a picturesque flower-themed route

Hokkaido is famous for its vast and colorful flower fields. This driving route will take you to some of the most iconic destinations, including the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Village, Shikisai-no-oka, and Farm Tomita. Drive along the incredibly beautiful patchwork road and pick up some Hokkaido specialties along the way.

Hokuryu Sunflower Field

As its name suggests, the Hokuryu Sunflower Field displays an astounding 2 million sunflowers that cover a vast 23-hectare space. These flowers are at their best in summer, from late July to late August. The Hokuryu Sunflower Festival is a free event with theme foods such as a maze and sunflower ice cream containing sunflower seeds.

Hokuryu Sunflower Village

Sunflower Village in Hokuryu Town

Yellow sea under the summer sky

The hills of the Hokuryu Sunflower Village are filled with two million cheerful sunflowers each summer, and from late July to mid-August, visitors looking for a perfectly beautiful snapshot are free to enter the vibrant fields. Located between Asahikawa and Sapporo, it is an ideal stopover on a drive through the countryside.

Don't miss it!

Roasted sunflower seeds and sunflower flavored ice cream as a snack
Navigating a giant sunflower maze for those who like a challenge
Cruising on a rented bicycle, riding a tractor train, etc.

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