Highlights

  • About 600,000 sunflowers in multiple fields
  • Evening illumination until 9 pm
  • Backdrop of the Yatsugatake and Southern Alps

Background & story

Held in Hokuto, one of Japan's sunniest areas, the Akeno festival has grown into one of central Japan's largest sunflower events.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
Approx. 20-min taxi from Nirasaki Station (JR Chuo Line)　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
families, date night, solo-goers

Good to know

Bloom timing shifts with the weather — check the official site for the current 'best viewing' update before going.

Getting there

Akeno Sunflower Fields, Hokuto City — Akeno-cho, Hokuto, Yamanashi 408-0201

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