Hokuryu Town Himawari no Sato has been featured on the Visit Japan campaign website "Japan by JAPAN" run by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

We would like to introduce Hokuryu Town Sunflower Village, which has been featured on the Visit Japan campaign site "Japan by JAPAN" and the Facebook page "Visit Japan Now" run by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). Photos from the Hokuryu Town Portal were used. (The Japanese translations in this article use Google Translate.)

Visit Japan campaign site "Japan by JAPAN"

Hit the road to Japan's secret spots

Follow the trail to Japan's secret spots

Have you always wanted to discover and explore off-the-beaten-path places in Japan? Rent a car and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip to some of Japan's most iconic hidden gems and a variety of locations that are super conveniently accessible while driving.

Recommended road trip itineraries to explore Japan's diverse charms

Recommended Road Trip Itineraries to Explore Japan's Diverse Charms

Drive through a picturesque flower-themed route

Drive along picturesque floral-themed routes

Hokkaido is famous for its vast, colorful flower fields, and this driving route will take you to some of its most iconic destinations, including Hokuryu Sunflower Village, Shikisai Hill, and Farm Tomita. Drive along the incredibly beautiful Patchwork Road and stop to shop for Hokkaido specialties along the way.

Hokuryu Sunflower Fields

As its name suggests, the Hokuryu Sunflower Fields display an astounding 2 million sunflowers covering a vast 23-hectare space. These flowers are at their best during the summer, from late July to late August. The Hokuryu Sunflower Festival is a free event with a maze and themed food, including sunflower ice cream with sunflower seeds.

Hokuryu Sunflower Village

Hokuryu Town Sunflower Village

Yellow sea under the summer sky

The hills of Hokuryu Sunflower Village are filled with 2 million cheerful sunflowers every summer. From late July to mid-August, visitors looking for the perfect snapshot can freely enter the vibrant fields. Located between Asahikawa and Sapporo, it's the perfect stopover during a drive through the countryside.

Don't miss it

Snack on roasted sunflower seeds or sunflower-flavored ice cream
- For those who like a challenge, navigate a giant sunflower maze
-Rent a bicycle and go for a cruise, or ride a tractor train.

Facebook page "Visit Japan Now"

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