Kiyose Sunflower Festival|Sunflowers Looking Up

Year 2025July 2025Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Tokyo Metropolitan areaKiyose Sunflower Festivalblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Sunflowers with perfectly formed heads viewed from below at the Kiyose Sunflower Festival

This photograph captures a well-balanced sunflower at the Kiyose Sunflower Festival, shot from a low angle looking up. Using the sky as a backdrop further emphasizes the flower's presence. Held in Kiyose City, Tokyo, the “Kiyose Sunflower Festival” is a popular summer-only photo spot featuring sunflower fields of a scale unimaginable within the city limits. The sunflowers blooming across the expanse are truly the symbol of midsummer.Their vibrant, sun-soaked appearance is one scene you'll want to capture with a wide-angle lens. We also recommend using backlighting to aim for that beautiful moment when the petals appear translucent. Walking among the tall flowers, searching for your favorite angles and compositions, is an experience you'll find utterly captivating. Here lies a summer vista so stunning, you'll want to take countless photos. ※Advance reservations are required for some dates. ※Opening hours are restricted; photography is not permitted in the early morning or evening.

Date & TimeJuly 26, 2025 *There is a photo diary.
photographerexcuse
LocationKiyose Sunflower Festival
Address3 Shimoshiyodo, Kiyose-shi, Tokyo
Photography EquipmentGalaxy s21+
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