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: Mid 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)

Culture

Sake Brewery Tour
Museums

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.

Image of Discover Mashiko (Online guide for exploring Mashiko)

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).