Hokuto Akeno Sunflower Festival

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One of Japan’s largest sunflower festivals with 600,000 blooms under the country’s longest sunshine. Against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Southern Alps, the sea of gold creates a stunning contrast with the blue sky. A must-visit summer spot for vibrant photos and sunflower soft-serve.

Hokuto Akeno Sunflower Festival
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Hokuto City

Hokuto Akeno Sunflower Festival

Address
5664 Asao, Akenomachi, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi
Website
https://www.city.hokuto.yamanashi.jp/docs/sunflowerfes.html
Operator
Hokuto City

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