Written by Alexandra Ziminski
See the largest sunflower field in Tokyo at the Kiyose Sunflower Festival.
What happens?
Around 100,000 sunflowers decorate this farmland on the outskirts of Tokyo. It is held in cooperation with local farmers, so you can also expect to find fresh vegetables and cut sunflowers to take home. There will also be performances on some days. Note that there’s almost no shade at the venue, so come prepared. We ended up recharging with a kakigori (crushed ice) halfway through, and there are also some great food stalls near the exit.
Tickets
While it is completely free to see the sunflowers, you need to make a reservation if you want to visit on the weekends. Reservations open on July 19, so we recommend checking the official website.
How to get there
The venue is a 35-minute walk from Kiyose Station (North Exit) on the Ikebukuro and Fukutoshin lines. There will also be a free shuttle bus, regular buses, and a ¥100 bicycle-rental service.
