Few sights capture the spirit of summer like a field of brilliant yellow sunflowers reaching toward a deep blue sky. In Kyushu, however, the season lasts much longer than many people expect. Thanks to different varieties and staggered planting schedules, sunflower fields bloom across the region at different times, making it possible to enjoy them from July through November.
Most sunflowers remain at their peak for about two weeks after they begin blooming. Exactly when that happens depends on the location, variety, planting schedule, and weather, so no two sunflower fields are quite the same. Even on the same day, you may find one field in full bloom while another is only just beginning.
▷Fukuoka Now Sunflower Guide 2026（Google Map）
Sunflower Viewing Spots near Fukuoka
・Nokonoshima Island Park (Nishi Ward)
・Yanagawa Sunflower Garden (Yanagawa City, Fukuoka)
・Chikuzen Farmers Market Minami no Sato (Chikuzen-machi, Fukuoka)
・Haki Dai Sunflower Field (Asakura City, Fukuoka)
・Omuta Sunflower Field (Omuta City, Fukuoka)
・Yamada Sunflower Garden (Miyaki-cho, Fukuoka)
・Hyotanjima Park (Saga City, Saga)
・Nagasakibana Flower Park (Bungotakada City, Oita)
・Kuju Hanakoen (Kuju-machi, Oita)
・Koshinosato Daichi Nojo (Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki)
・Oto Sakurakaido Flower Garden (Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka)
Nokonoshima Island Park (Nishi Ward)
Discover the sun-kissed splendor of Nokonoshima Island Park, a short 10-minute ferry journey from Meinohama Ferry Terminal. The park comes alive with a vibrant display of 50,000 sunflowers, each sequentially planted to extend the viewing season. From end of July to August 16, 2026, visitors have a unique opportunity to pick and take home their very own sunflower—visitors are reminded to bring a bag and gloves, while scissors are provided at the park.
- Season: End of Jul. ~ mid-Aug.
- Approx. 50,000 flowers across 7,000 m2
- Open: 9:00~17:30 (Sun and hol: ~18:30)
- Closed: Never
- Entry fee: ¥1,500, ES & JHS ¥800, 3 y.o. & below ¥500
- Parking: Meinohama ferry terminal (¥510 / day) 347 spaces
- Nokonoshima, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka
- Access: Ride the ferry from Meinohama Ferry Terminal to Nokonoshima (approx. 10 min.), then catch the bus from Nokonoshima Ferry Terminal heading to “Island Park” (approx. 15 min). Get off at the last stop.
- Website
Yanagawa Sunflower Garden (Yanagawa City, Fukuoka)
Spread across a 5-hectare reclaimed area facing the Ariake Sea, about 500,000 sunflowers bloom in dazzling profusion. The “Yanagawa Sunflower Garden” opens during the peak season and features an observation area where visitors can take in sweeping views of the sunflower fields from above.
- Season: Early Sep. ~ late Sep.
- 500,000 flowers across 5 ha
- Open: Sep. 4, 2026 (Fri) ~ Sep. 13, 2026 (Sun)
- Closed: Never
- Free entry
- Parking: 150 spaces (Environmental Improvement Cooperation Fee ¥500)
- Hashimoto-machi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
- Access: A shuttle bus runs from Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station once an hour during the park’s opening period
- Official Instagram
Chikuzen Farmers Market Minami no Sato (Chikuzen-machi, Fukuoka)
At the “Minami no Sato” direct sales store, you can enjoy seasonal flowers with the backdrop of the Yasu Highlands mountains. In spring, the area blooms with canola flowers, in autumn with cosmos, and in summer with sunflowers. The store sells fresh, seasonal vegetables, fruits, and prepared foods harvested locally. Visitors can shop and enjoy a picnic while admiring the sunflowers.
- Season: Late Sep.
- Approx. 40,000 flowers across 4,000 m2
- Open (farmers market): 9:00~17:00
- Closed: 3rd Wed.
- Free entry
- Parking: over 100 spaces (free)
- 866 Minami, Chikuzen-machi, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka
- Access: 17 min. by car from Ogori IC
- Official Instagram
Haki Dai Sunflower Field (Asakura City, Fukuoka)
Driving along the rural stretch of Route 210, a brilliant yellow carpet suddenly comes into view. In front of the roadside station Harazuru Farm Station Basaro, towering sunflowers about 1.5 meters tall create a breathtaking scene.
The Sunflower Fair will be held on September 7, 2026. During the event, visitors can purchase freshly cut sunflowers from the fields for ¥50 each. Blooming updates will be posted on the official Instagram.
- Season: Mid-Sep. ~ late Sep.
- 160,000 flowers across 1.6 ha
- Open (Harazuru Farm Station Basaro): 8:30~17:30
- Closed: Year-end and new years
- Free entry
- Parking: 127 spaces, 9 spaces for large-size cars (free)
- Access: 10 min. by car from Asakura IC, 10 min. by taxi from JR Kyudai Main Line Chikugo-Yoshii Sta.
- 1665-1 Hakikugumiya, Asakura City, Fukuoka
- Website
Omuta Sunflower Field (Omuta City, Fukuoka)
This remarkable sunflower field, which also showcases poppies in the spring, becomes a sea of sunflowers in the autumn. Overlooking the ocean, the site offers a breathtaking view of 200,000 sunflowers in full bloom, set against the backdrop of a clear blue sky and the horizon. Information on sunflower sowing and flowering will be updated on the official X.
- Season: Mid-Oct. ~ late Oct.
- 200,000 flowers
- Open: 10:00~16:00
- Closed: Never
- Free entry
- Parking: 100 spaces (free)
- Kenro-machi, Omuta City, Fukuoka
- Access: 13 min. by car from Omuta North IC
- Official X
Yamada Sunflower Garden (Miyaki-cho, Fukuoka)
The late-blooming sunflower fields, which reach their peak around November, offer a unique charm distinct from the summer sunflowers—most notably, they bloom in cooler weather! Nestled among mountain terraces, the bright yellow of the large sunflowers, the red leaves of hazel trees on Takatoriyama, and the late autumn blue sky create a stunning color combination. Especially on weekends and holidays, this picturesque scene draws crowds of photography enthusiasts and tourists.
- Season: Early Nov. ~ late Nov.
- 100,000 flowers across 7,000 m2
- Open: Oct. 31, 2026 (Sat) ~ Nov. 30, 2026 (Mon)
- Opening hours: 9:00~16:00
- Closed: Never
- Entry fee: Adults ¥300; Children (ages 6-17) ¥100; Free for preschool children
- Parking: Parking: Sunflower Garden parking (¥500) or Karatomigawa Yamada Mizube Park (approx. 75 spaces, free)
- Minobaru, Miyaki-cho, Miyaki-gun, Saga (near Shozugawa Yamada Mizube Park)
- Access: 3 min. by car along Prefectural Road 31 from Kawakubo Road (head north from the intersection at Higashi, Ayabe)
- Website
Hyotanjima Park (Saga City, Saga)
Hyotanjima Park, resembling the shape of a gourd and surrounded by a creek to the south, spans approximately 700 meters north to south, with a total circumference of 1.8 km. The park is rich in natural flora and fauna, including waterside plants, small fish, and wild birds. In summer, visitors can enjoy around 250,000 blooming sunflowers. From August 1 to 13, sunflower picking is also available—visitors should bring their own scissors, bags, and gloves.
- Season: Late Jul. ~ early Aug.
- Approx. 250,000 flowers across 1.1 ha
- Closed: Never
- Free entry
- Parking: 90 spaces (free)
- 4413 Fuchi, Hyogo-machi, Saga City, Saga
- Access: Ride bus no. 56 headed to Hyogo/Kubo Izumi Kogyo Danchi and get off at Shimofuchi bus stop, 5 min. on foot from there
- Website
Nagasakibana Flower Park (Bungotakada City, Oita)
Nagasakibana, a cape in Oita Prefecture on the Kunisaki Peninsula overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, juts out into the ocean like a “nose.” This spot is renowned for its breathtaking views. The area is well-equipped with caves, beaches, and a campground, and vast fields that bloom with canola flowers in spring and are covered by approximately 1.6 million sunflowers in summer Nagasakibana is also known as the “Cape of Art,” with permanent art installations that were part of the Kunisaki Peninsula Art Festival 2014, featuring contributions from artists like Yoko Ono and Che Joon-Hwa.
- Season: Late Jul. ~ late Aug.
- Approx. 1,600,000 flowers across 16.5 ha
- Parking: 300 cars (¥500 / car) *parking is charged only during the nanohana and sunflower seasons.
- Access: 50 min. by car from Usa IC
- 4060 Mime, Bungotakada City, Oita
- Website
Kuju Hanakoen (Kuju-machi, Oita)
One of western Japan’s largest flower parks, Kuju Flower Park offers sweeping views of the Kuju Mountains and the five peaks of Aso. In 2026, approximately 50,000 sunflowers, nearly twice the usual number, will brighten the park during the Sunflower Festival, beginning August 1.
Visitors can explore two sunflower areas: one planted with charming “40-Day Sunflowers,” which grow to around one meter tall, and another featuring large-flowered Hybrid Sunflowers. A dedicated photo spot will also be set up within the sunflower fields.
From August 7 to 14, the park will remain open after dark for Night Flower Park, offering the chance to see the sunflower fields illuminated at night.
- Season: Early Aug. ~ mid-Aug.
- 50,000 flowers across 3,500 m2
- Open: 8:30~17:30 (last entry 17:00)
- Closed: Never
- Entry fee: over HS ¥800~1,000, over 5 y.o. ¥300
- *the variable fee system adjusts to the volume of flowers which changes due to replanting, etc.
- Parking: 300 spaces (free)
- 405 Kuju, Kuju-machi, Taketa City, Oita
- Access: Take the Taketa Kotsu bus from Bungotaketa Station (JR Hohi Line) for 20 min. Approx. 10 min. by taxi after getting off at Kujushisho-mae Station.
- Website
Koshinosato Daichi Nojo (Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki)
Situated on the hills of the Shimabara Peninsula, this location hosts about 100,000 sunflowers each summer. The vibrant yellow flowers set against the stunning blue sea create an exceptionally picturesque vista. Typically, these fields are used for potato cultivation, but every June, the farm plants sunflowers to aid in soil revitalization. The captivating sight of the sun setting over the sea serves as a magnificent backdrop to the bright yellow sunflowers.
- Season: Late Aug. ~ mid-Aug.
- Approx. 100,000 flowers across 20,000 m2
- Free viewing
- 2570 Kazusacho, Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki
- Access: 60 min. by car from Isahaya IC
- Website
Oto Sakurakaido Flower Garden (Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka)
Oto Sakurakaido, a roadside rest area, offers a variety of enjoyable activities, including playgrounds and hot spring facilities. It has also garnered attention for its luxurious toilets, the installation of which reportedly cost ¥100 million. An adjacent garden that spans 1.2 hectares is a sight to behold when sunflowers burst into bloom during the summer months. The centerpiece of the area is an 8-meter high rainbow observatory, which provides a spectacular 360-degree view of the sunflower field below. Please note, the observatory is open from 10:00 to 17:00.
- Season: Jul 1, 2026 (Wed) ~ Jul 10, 2026 (Fri)
- Approx. 300,000 flowers across 1.2 ha
- Open (Oto Sakurakaido): 9:00~18:30
- Closed: Irregular
- Free entry
- Parking: 500 spaces (free)
- 1339 Imatobaru, Oto-machi, Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka
- Access: Approx. 35 min. from Kyushu expressway Yahata IC.
- Official Instagram
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Last updated July 2026.
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