# Summer sunflower blooms in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/summer-sunflower-blooms-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-08-15T03:00:11.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

Sunflower blooms are appearing across various regions in Japan during the summer season.

In late July, sunflower fields in Fujimino City and Kawagoe City began their seasonal displays. In Fujimino, the fields near the Manai no Yu hot-spring complex reached full bloom, while in Kawagoe, staggered flowering schedules were expected to extend the viewing period into mid-August.

By mid-August, sunflower displays expanded to Tokyo and Niigata Prefecture. In Shinjuku Central Park, multiple varieties are reaching peak bloom, with some expected to last until October. On Sado Island, sunflowers have grown well due to minimal heavy rain, contributing to the area’s reputation as the ‘Island of Flowers’ alongside other seasonal flora.

As of mid-August, blooming has also spread to Gifu Prefecture and the Kansai region. In Ogaki City, Gifu, the Ogaki Sunflower Field has begun its first round of blooms, where visitors can purchase cut flowers for a 250 yen cooperation fee. 

In the Kansai region, several locations are attracting visitors: Tsurumi Ryokuchi in Osaka features windmills and staggered blooming, while the Izumi Recycling Environmental Park offers sunset views. Other notable spots include Mamioka Hills Park in Nara, which features smaller varieties, Yamaji Farm in Osaka, known for photography involving trains, and Blueme no Oka in Shiga, which offers a European-style pastoral landscape.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Sunflower fields bloom across Gifu and Kansai regions

Sunflower fields in Gifu and the Kansai region, including Ogaki and Osaka, are in bloom, offering seasonal sightseeing and photography opportunities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sunflower-fields-bloom-across-gifu-and-kansai-regions

### 2026-08-11: Sunflowers reach peak bloom in Shinjuku and Sado

Sunflowers are reaching peak bloom across Japan, with notable displays in Tokyo's Shinjuku Central Park and on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sunflowers-reach-peak-bloom-in-shinjuku-and-sado

### 2026-07-31: Sunflower Fields Bloom in Fujimino and Kawagoe, Japan

Sunflower fields in Fujimino and Kawagoe, Japan, are in bloom, with staggered varieties extending the viewing season and nearby attractions like a hot spring and vegetable market drawing summer visitors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sunflower-fields-bloom-in-fujimino-and-kawagoe-japan

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