Here are some of the attractions of Hokuryu Town.
Friday, August 15, 2025: When the Door to the Universe Opens On Friday, August 8, a special celestial object shone in the summer night sky. On this day, the Lions Gate, also known as the door to the universe, opened wide, and a powerful light from the heavens poured down on the earth, creating a special […]
Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The golden sunflowers of Hokuryu Town's Sunflower Village are in full bloom, marking the most beautiful season of the year. This breathtaking scene is brought to you by live video from the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association. The endless sunflowers […]
Thursday, August 7, 2025. A 23-hectare sunflower field stretches across the land of Hokuryu Town. The 2 million sunflowers blooming across the field are now at their most glorious. Their large, golden flowers are spreading out, pointing up toward the sky. […]
Friday, August 1, 2025 Nakajima Family Natural Garden This year, colorful flowers such as zinnias and yellow cosmos are in full bloom at Nakajima Family Natural Garden, swaying in the gentle breeze. Nakajima Family Natural Garden […]
Wednesday, July 31, 2025: The rice ears in the green rice fields are ripening! The heads of the mature rice ears, which are reaching skyward, are gradually getting heavier and beginning to droop slightly. The morning dew, which has been falling for the first time in a while, sparkles and gives a refreshing feeling. […]
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Sunfinity is a cute little sunflower that is said to have as many as 100 flowers on one plant. Along the road, these cute sunflowers bloom until autumn! The townspeople are watering them. […]
Monday, July 28, 2025 This year, I found a lively handmade giraffe flower stand. The yellow body with brown spots is very cute❤️ The small flower "Geranium" that is the same color as the bright red lips […]
Friday, July 25, 2025 Bathed in the intense sunlight of the dazzling sun, the ears of rice are growing steadily towards the sky! This is the rice field scene these days, where you can feel the energy and power of life force! ◇ noboru � […]
Thursday, July 24, 2025 The elegant lemon yellow lilies are blooming beautifully again this year! The sweet fragrance floats softly in the air, and the gentle sparkle of the lemon yellow color soothes the soul. With infinite love, gratitude, and prayers. ◇ n […]
Friday, July 18, 2025 Sky-colored hydrangeas quietly stand in gardens all over town. Small flowers gather and overlap to form large, round clusters of hydrangeas. They are dyed in the "sky color" of a clear blue sky, and they cleanse the mind.
Preparations are steadily underway at Hokuryu Town Himawari no Sato for the opening of the 39th Sunflower Festival on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. We will bring you the latest information on the highlights, such as the Jumbo Maze and the World Sunflower Corner. From Shiga Prefecture […]
Monday, July 14, 2025 The hollyhock (Tachibana hollyhock) is a noble and beautiful flower with tall stems reaching to the sky and large, thin, transparent petals that flutter in the breeze. This year, the flowers are blooming even more brilliantly, standing taller and more dignified. See […]
Monday, July 14, 2025 Daiwa Sunflower Maze The sunflowers in the "Daiwa Sunflower Maze" field at Himawari no Sato are starting to bloom. Because there is little rain, they are short, but they have a cute and happy color.
Monday, July 14, 2025 The full moon in July after Tanabata is the "Buck Moon." The light of the full moon emits strong light energy that illuminates a turbulent time of change. The light of the full moon seems to end the confusion of the past and herald the beginning of a new era of change. […]
Friday, July 11, 2025: Lilies bloom in the Nakajima Family Natural Garden in Hokuryu Town, emitting a striking golden light. Facing the sun, the lilies stand tall and dignified, their backs facing upwards, their "sunflower-colored" hues shining brightly! […]
Thursday, July 10, 2025 The sunflower field on the park golf course side was sown late, so the seedlings are still small and growing rapidly. It is a sunflower field where the flowering period is likely to be later during the Sunflower Festival. In the sunflower field, the area […]
July 9, 2025 (Wednesday) The gate design at the entrance to the Daiwa Sunflower Maze in Sunflower Village has been renewed! Colorful letters welcome you! The three brothers of the triple waterwheel are also looking over the Sunflower Village kindly.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Currently, the sunflower village is completely green! The sunflowers are growing well! In the sunflower field, the mothers are carefully weeding the sunflowers! Thank you for your hard work in the heat! Thank you very much! This summer's blooming […]
Monday, July 7, 2025 In the "World Sunflowers" field, which is lovingly cultivated by students of Hokuryu Junior High School, many cute sunflowers are blooming around the world sunflowers. At the gate, there is a sign that says "WELCOME! Bringing smiles to the world [...]
Friday, July 4, 2025 Musk Mallow is a cute flower with light pink heart-shaped petals that have a transparent feel. The faint, mysterious floral scent is enchanting. It is a charming flower that conveys a gentle calmness. ◇ […]
