Kiyose Sunflower Festival|Summer from the Back

Year 2025July 2025Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Tokyo Metropolitan areaKiyose Sunflower Festivalblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Transparent petals of sunflowers blooming from the backside at the Kiyose Sunflower Festival

This photograph was taken at the Kiyose Sunflower Festival, showing sunflowers in full bloom from the backside. The transparency and natural depth of the petals through the light delivers a gentle summer scene to the viewer. I never thought I would see such a vast field of sunflowers in Tokyo - such is the surprise of the Kiyose Sunflower Festival held in Kiyose City. The sunflowers blooming all at once under the sun are truly a “spectacular summer scene. Don't miss the wide-angle lens to capture the scale of the field, or the backlighting to bring out the transparency of the petals. Walking among the tall sunflowers is a heart-warming experience. A summer-only photojournalistic spot that will make you want to snap the shutter again and again. *Advance reservations are required on some days. *Morning and evening photography is not available due to opening hours.