Mashiko Sunflower Festival
(Mashiko Himawari Matsuri)
益子のひまわり祭り
A ‘Sunflower Festival’ nearby Tokyo
Due to Covid-19, the festival in 2021 was a smaller scale. The festival is likely to resume to full scale in 2022.
Date
2022: 10th – 16th August
*Dates and times have not been confirmed by the organizer.
Time
10.00 am to 4.30 pm
*Dates and times have not been confirmed by the organizer.
Schedule
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
Cost
Free
How to enjoy the Mashiko Sunflower Festival
Fun for couples
Great girls day out
Picturesque scenery
(Great for Instagram pics!)
Fun for the family
Countryside scenery
Enjoy for 2-3 hours
⭐Find out what it’s like getting lost in two million 🌻 sunflowers!
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.
It’s an amazing view to see the countless 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, as well as walk down the many ‘maze-like paths’ between the fields to see the flowers close-up and take pics 📸
Mashiko offers a variety of other activities, so continue reading to find out more below.
What to do nearby Mashiko Sunflower Festival
– Local recommendations –
Active
- Cycling
- Walking
Unique Experiences
- Pottery Workshops (Pottery Experiences)
Food / Drinks
- Sake Tasting
- Amazing local restaurants
- Great cafes
Find out more here
We’ve created a special online guide for Mashiko to help overseas visitors explore Mashiko. Please click on the image to have a look.
How to get to the Mashiko Sunflower Festival
By Train
From JR Utsunomiya Station (JR Utsunomiya Line)
From JR Utsunomiya Station take the bus to Mashiko Station. From Mashiko Station hire a bicycle (20min) or take a bus/taxi (10min).
From Mashiko Station (Moka Line)
From Mashiko Station hire a bicycle (20min) or take a bus/taxi (10min).
By Bus
Highway Bus ‘Yakimono Liner’ from JR Akihabara Sta.
From JR Akihabara Station take the Yakimono Liner Bus ‘Highway bus ‘ (approx 2.5 hours). Get off at Mashiko Station. From Mashiko Sta. hire a bicycle (20min) or take a bus/taxi (10min).
By Car
20 min drive from Moka IC on the Kitakanto Expressway (Kitakanto Jidoshado).
Free parking nearby.
Address
Kamiyama, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi Pref. Japan 321-4226
〒321-4226 栃木県芳賀郡益子町上山
Other Events in August
Contact
Any questions about this event?
For information about this event please contact the Tourist Office directly.
Tel: +81 0285-70-1120
Email: Contact Form (External Link)
Web:
Online Mashiko Guide (English)