Akeno Sunflower Festival 2026
Around 600,000 sunflowers blaze across the Yatsugatake foothills, lit up after dark for a glowing field beneath the night sky.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/07/25 – 2026/08/23
- Where
- Akeno Sunflower Fields, Hokuto City（Akeno-cho, Hokuto, Yamanashi 408-0201）
- City
- Across Japan
- Getting there
- Approx. 20-min taxi from Nirasaki Station (JR Chuo Line)
- Price
- Free
- Organizer
- Hokuto City / Akeno Sunflower Festival Committee
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
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
Bloom timing shifts with the weather — check the official site for the current 'best viewing' update before going.