DATE
TIME & SCHEDULE
10.00 am to 4.30 pm
COST
Free
As one of the most 🌟 magnificent Sunflower festivals near Tokyo, 🌻 The Mashiko Sunflower Festival is great if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of a city and enjoy an afternoon among nature.
You’ll be blown away by the sight of thousands of golden flowers reach as far as the green hills in the distance ❗
While you are there, make sure to check out the 🔭 observation deck to see the sunflowers from above. If you’re in the mood for a little adventure, take a walk through the maze-like paths between the fields and snap some awesome pictures up close. 📸
Mashiko has loads of other fun activities for you to enjoy. Keep reading to find out more!
Mashiko has a large Japanese Ryokan with an Onsen.
Public Transport
2h 15min from by train. (via Utsunomiya)
2h 45min from by train. (via Shimodate)
2h 30min by Highway bus. (from Akihabara)
Car
1h 45min drive from Tokyo by car.
Kamiyama, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi Pref. Japan 321-4226
〒321-4226 栃木県芳賀郡益子町上山
By Public Transport
Quickest: Via JR Utsunomiya Station (JR Utsunomiya Line)
Take the Tohoku Shinkansen or the JR Utsunomiya Line to JR Utsunomiya Station. Then, take the bus to Mashiko Station. From Mashiko Station, hire a bicycle (20min) or take a bus/taxi (10min).
Local: Via Shimodate Station to Mashiko Station (Moka Line)
Take the Tohoku Shinkansen or the JR Utsunomiya Line to JR Oyama Station. Then, take the JR Mito Line towards Mito and change trains at Shimodate for the Moka Line to Mashiko. From. From Mashiko Station hire a bicycle (20min) or take a bus/taxi (10min).
*There is a steam engine that runs once a day from Shimodate to Mashiko on weekends.
Highway Bus ‘Yakimono Liner’ from JR Akihabara Sta.
From JR Akihabara Station take the Yakimono Liner Bus (link to official bus site) ‘Highway bus ‘ (approx 2.5 hours). Get off at Mashiko Station. From Mashiko Sta. hire a bicycle (20min) or take a bus/taxi (10min).
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
via Moka IC on Kita-Kanto Expressway
20 min drive from Moka IC on the Kitakanto Expressway (Kitakanto Jidoshado).
Free parking nearby
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Japanese Event Website (External Link)
Online Mashiko Guide (Our English Experience Guide)
Online Mashiko Town Guide (Our English Town Guide)
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