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 to be captivated by the golden sunflowers.
Located in the center of Sunflower Village"Himawari Tourist Center"is not just a rest area, but another main stage packed with Hokuryu Town's delicious food, fun, and the warm hospitality of the townspeople.
Here, heartwarming encounters and discoveries await you, different from those you would have on a stroll 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 Hokuryu Town's specialty, yellow small watermelon
- 1.3 Savor the flavors of local mothers! Handmade gourmet food that will touch your heart
- 1.4 Even those who love hearty meals will be satisfied! Authentic menu of locally produced food
- 2 A one-of-a-kind souvenir and unforgettable memories
- 3 Himawari Tourist Center
- 4 Ajidokoro Yahachi
- 5 Jirocho
- 6 Sunflower
- 6.2.1 Himawari soba (cold), Kake soba (hot), Mori soba (cold), Zangi (fried chicken), cheese balls, croquettes, iced 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 exterior
- 7.2.2 Sunflower watermelon (small yellow watermelon) from Hokuryu Town
- 7.2.3 Boiled corn from Hokuryu Town
- 7.2.4 Hokuryu Town-grown sunflower rice "Yumepirika" and "Kitakurin"
- 7.2.5 Kurosengoku soybeans, buckwheat, etc.
- 7.2.6 Kurosengoku udon, Kurosengoku ramen
- 7.2.7 Kurosengoku Keema Curry, Kurosengoku Soybean Black Curry
- 7.2.8 First-press sunflower oil, Kurosengoku soybean sunflower oil dressing
- 8 Hana Marche
- 9 Photo Service
- 10 Tawawa Trading Company
- 11 Bright Shop
- 11.2.1 Food and drink corner, handicraft corner
- 11.2.2 They also sell vegetables
- 11.2.3 Sunflower keema curry, small potatoes with butter, Yumepirika salted rice ball, Kurosengoku soybean flour deep-fried bread, Kurosengoku soybean flour churros
- 11.2.4 Agebitashi
- 11.2.5 Sunflower, Sinensis
- 11.2.6 Numerous handcrafts
- 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 will fill the air. Eight unique stores will welcome you here, from well-known establishments that have been loved by locals for many years to new and innovative establishments.
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 exquisite that there are fans who come every year just for it.
New! A cold drink made with Hokuryu Town's specialty, yellow small watermelon
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"Be sure to give it a try! The refreshing sweetness will fill your mouth.
Savor the flavors of local mothers! Handmade gourmet food that will touch your heart
"Sunflower"Handmade soba noodles and"Akarui Shoten"The shop is lined with rice balls and side dishes lovingly made by local mothers. The deep-fried bread, made with Kurosengoku kinako (roasted soybean flour) from the rare Kurosengoku soybeans that Hokuryu Town is proud of, is somehow nostalgic and delicious, penetrating the soul.
Even those who love hearty meals will be satisfied! Authentic menu of locally produced food
If you're hungry,"Ajidokoro Yahachi"、"Jirocho"や"Tawawa Trading Company"Here you can enjoy authentic meals such as udon, beef bowls, 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 packed with the charm of Hokuryu Town and the passion of the makers.
Warm, handmade crafts
"Hana Marche"や"Akarui Shoten"Here, you will find cloth accessories, accessories, and wooden crafts that have been lovingly made by the townspeople. The cute sunflower-themed goods are perfect as a memento of your trip. These warm-hearted creations are sure to impress upon you."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 memory.
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.
Himawari Tourist Center
Ajidokoro Yahachi
exterior
Sunflower soft serve ice cream
Sunflower Moffle and Kurosengoku Moffle
The rice is "Nanatsuboshi" sunflower rice from Hokuryu Town.
Jirocho
Shaved ice, ice cream
Draft beer, yakitori, frankfurters, french fries, udon, soba
Sunflower
Himawari soba (cold), Kake soba (hot), Mori soba (cold), Zangi (fried chicken), cheese balls, croquettes, iced smoothie (yellow watermelon)
Sunflower soba (cold), Zangi (fried chicken)
Sunflower soba noodles with dipping sauce: Made with sunflower seeds
Ice smoothie (yellow watermelon)
Minoritch
exterior
Sunflower watermelon (small yellow watermelon) from Hokuryu Town
Boiled corn from Hokuryu Town
Hokuryu Town-grown sunflower rice "Yumepirika" and "Kitakurin"
Kurosengoku soybeans, buckwheat, etc.
Kurosengoku udon, Kurosengoku ramen
Kurosengoku Keema Curry, Kurosengoku Soybean Black Curry
First-press sunflower oil, Kurosengoku soybean sunflower oil dressing
Hana Marche
Lots of handcrafts
The owner, an artist, welcomes you with a smile
Numerous works with sunflower motifs
Himawari Mamori, a work by a friend photographer
Food and drink corner: The owner will welcome you with a smile
Sunflower Watermelon
Hanamaru Donuts
Photo Service
Tawawa Trading Company
exterior
Everyone greeted with a peace sign
Ice float, non-alcoholic beer, deep-fried dumplings with bean paste, takoyaki, overflowing hot dog, extra-long sausage, long fries fried in rice oil
Bright Shop
Food and drink corner, handicraft corner
They also sell vegetables
Sunflower keema curry, small potatoes with butter, Yumepirika salted rice ball, Kurosengoku soybean flour deep-fried bread, Kurosengoku soybean flour churros
Agebitashi
Sunflower, Sinensis
Numerous handcrafts
Office (Information Desk)
Free Wi-Fi
stroller
wheelchair
Hokuryu Town Introduction Brochure: English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese
Related pages
| The 39th Sunflower Festival (Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido) will be held! July 20, 2025 (Sunday) - August 18, 2025 (Monday) |
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❂ Duration: 30 days ❂ Area: Approximately 23 hectares ❂ Number of trees: 2 million ❂ Best time to see: Early August  |
◇ Photography, editing, and website management: Noboru Terauchi Writer: Ikuko Terauchi
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