Wednesday, July 23, 2025
A field of 2 million sunflowers stretches out as far as the eye can see. There is a place you should definitely stop by and enjoy the golden sunflowers.
Located in the heart of Sunflower Village"Himawari Tourist Center"is not just a rest area. It is another main stage, packed with the delicious food and fun of Hokuryu Town, as well as the warm hospitality of the townspeople.
Here, heartwarming encounters and discoveries await you that are different from those you would experience walking through a sunflower field.
- 1 Calling all foodies! Hokuryu Town's proud gourmet food, where you can see the faces of the people who made it
- 1.1 First up, try this! The taste of summer memories: "Sunflower Soft Serve Ice Cream"
- 1.2 New! A cold drink made with yellow watermelon, a Hokuryu Town specialty
- 1.3 Savor the flavors of local moms' cooking! Handmade gourmet food that touches the heart
- 1.4 Even those who like hearty meals will be satisfied! Authentic menu of locally produced foods
- 2 A one-of-a-kind souvenir and unforgettable memories
- 3 Sunflower Tourism Center
- 4 Ajidokoro Yahachi
- 5 strong local samurai, who guarded the shogun on outings such as the Edo period
- 6 sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
- 6.2.1 Himawari soba (cold), Kakesoba (hot), Morisoba (cold), Zangi (fried chicken), cheese balls, croquettes, ice smoothie (yellow watermelon)
- 6.2.2 Sunflower soba (cold), Zangi (fried chicken)
- 6.2.3 Sunflower soba noodles with dipping sauce: made with sunflower seeds
- 6.2.4 Ice smoothie (yellow watermelon)
- 7 Minoritch
- 7.2.1 appearance
- 7.2.2 Sunflower watermelon (small yellow watermelon) from Hokuryu Town
- 7.2.3 Boiled corn from Hokuryu Town
- 7.2.4 Sunflower rice from Hokuryu Town: "Yumepirika" and "Kitakurin"
- 7.2.5 Kurosenkoku soybeans, buckwheat, etc.
- 7.2.6 Kurosengoku udon, Kurosengoku ramen
- 7.2.7 Kurosengoku Keema Curry, Kurosengoku Soybean Black Curry
- 7.2.8 First pressed sunflower oil, Kurosenkoku soybean sunflower oil dressing
- 8 Hanamarche
- 9 Photo Services
- 10 Tawawa Shokai
- 11 brightly lit store
- 11.2.1 Food and drink corner, handicraft corner
- 11.2.2 They also sell vegetables
- 11.2.3 Sunflower keema curry, buttered potatoes, Yumepirika salt rice ball, deep-fried bread with plenty of Kurosengoku soybean flour, churros with plenty of Kurosengoku soybean flour
- 11.2.4 Agebitashi
- 11.2.5 Sunflower, Sinensis
- 11.2.6 Many handicrafts
- 12 Office (Information Desk)
- 13 Related Pages
Calling all foodies! Hokuryu Town's proud gourmet food, where you can see the faces of the people who made it
The moment you step into the Himawari Tourist Center, an appetizing aroma greets you. Eight unique stores, from long-time favorites of locals to new and innovative establishments, welcome you here.
First up, try this! The taste of summer memories: "Sunflower Soft Serve Ice Cream"
After a walk, your body will be warmed up.Ajidokoro Yahachi's "Sunflower Soft Serve Ice Cream"The slightly fragrant and creamy taste of the sunflower seeds kneaded into the cake is so delicious that there are fans who come every year just for this.
New! A cold drink made with yellow watermelon, a Hokuryu Town specialty
If you're thirsty, try this new drink made with small yellow watermelons, a specialty of Hokuryu Town.Himawari's "Ice Smoothie", ,Hana Marche's "Sunflower Watermelon"Please give it a try! The refreshing sweetness will fill your mouth.
Savor the flavors of local moms' cooking! Handmade gourmet food that touches the heart
"Sunflower"Handmade soba noodles and"Bright Shop"The shop is lined with rice balls and side dishes lovingly made by local mothers. The deep-fried bread, made with Kurosengoku kinako soybean flour, which Hokuryu Town is proud of, is nostalgic and delicious.
Even those who like hearty meals will be satisfied! Authentic menu of locally produced foods
If you're hungry,"Ajidokoro Yahachi", ,"Jirocho"or"Tawawa Trading Company"Here you can enjoy authentic meals such as udon, gyudon, ramen, and hearty curries.
A one-of-a-kind souvenir and unforgettable memories
Once you've filled your stomach, it's time to look for souvenirs. Here you'll find a wide selection of products that are full of the charm of Hokuryu Town and the passion of the people who make them.
Warm, handmade crafts
"Hana Marche"or"Bright Shop"Here, you will find cloth accessories, accessories, and woodwork that have been lovingly made by the townspeople. The cute sunflower-themed goods are perfect as a memento of your trip."The spirit of harmony and compassion"You will be able to feel it.
Capture the highlights of your trip
The best smile moment is"Himawari Photo Service"A professional photo will capture the beauty of the sunflowers and your radiance in a lasting image.
The Sunflower Tourist Center is a place where all visitors to the sunflower fields can take home the best smiles and memories.
After receiving the energy and power of the sunflowers, be sure to come here and experience the warm hearts of the people of Hokuryu town.
We look forward to seeing you all.
Sunflower Tourism Center
Ajidokoro Yahachi
appearance
Sunflower soft serve ice cream
Sunflower Moffle and Kurosengoku Moffle
The rice used is "Nanatsuboshi" sunflower rice from Hokuryu Town.
strong local samurai, who guarded the shogun on outings such as the Edo period
Shaved ice, ice cream
Draft beer, yakitori, frankfurters, french fries, udon, soba
sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Himawari soba (cold), Kakesoba (hot), Morisoba (cold), Zangi (fried chicken), cheese balls, croquettes, ice smoothie (yellow watermelon)
Sunflower soba (cold), Zangi (fried chicken)
Sunflower soba noodles with dipping sauce: made with sunflower seeds
Ice smoothie (yellow watermelon)
Minoritch
appearance
Sunflower watermelon (small yellow watermelon) from Hokuryu Town
Boiled corn from Hokuryu Town
Sunflower rice from Hokuryu Town: "Yumepirika" and "Kitakurin"
Kurosenkoku soybeans, buckwheat, etc.
Kurosengoku udon, Kurosengoku ramen
Kurosengoku Keema Curry, Kurosengoku Soybean Black Curry
First pressed sunflower oil, Kurosenkoku soybean sunflower oil dressing
Hanamarche
Lots of handcrafts
The owner, an artist, welcomes you with a smile
Numerous works with sunflower motifs
Himawari Mamori, works by a friend photographer
Food and drink corner: The owner will greet you with a smile
Sunflower watermelon
Hanamaru Donuts
Photo Services
Tawawa Shokai
appearance
Everyone greeted with a peace sign
Ice float, non-alcoholic beer, deep-fried dumplings with bean paste, takoyaki, overflowing hot dogs, extra long sausages, and long fries fried in rice oil
brightly lit store
Food and drink corner, handicraft corner
They also sell vegetables
Sunflower keema curry, buttered potatoes, Yumepirika salt rice ball, deep-fried bread with plenty of Kurosengoku soybean flour, churros with plenty of Kurosengoku soybean flour
Agebitashi
Sunflower, Sinensis
Many handicrafts
Office (Information Desk)
Free Wi-Fi
stroller
wheelchair
Hokuryu Town brochure: English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese
Related Pages
| The 39th Sunflower Festival will be held in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido! July 20th (Sunday) – August 18th (Monday), 2025 |
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| ❂ Duration: 30 days ❂ Area: Approximately 23ha ❂ Number of trees: 2 million ❂ Best time to see: Early August |
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