Aigo no Sato｜Summer Flowers Reach for the Sky

Year 2025July 2025Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)homesicknessblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
A photo of sunflowers viewed diagonally downward against the sky
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This photo captures the sky and sunflowers at Aigo no Sato's sunflower field, taken from a slightly downward angle looking up. Aigo no Sato, spreading across Saitama Prefecture's beautiful satoyama, is an excellent photography spot that reveals different expressions with each season. Especially in summer, the sunflower fields showcase a striking contrast between the blue sky and golden hues, making it impossible to put down your camera.The sight of sunflowers blooming across the vast field, stretching tall and straight under the sun's rays, is truly a symbol of summer. Moreover, the summer of 2025 was special, offering the luxurious spectacle of sunflowers and cosmos blooming together.The contrast woven by the yellow and pink blooms flourishing in adjacent fields is an irresistible photo opportunity for enthusiasts. The sight of these colorful flowers swaying in the breeze created a soothing landscape that felt like a gentle lift to the spirit. Lotus flowers bloom in the early summer morning. Their presence floating on the water's edge is profoundly mystical, and the scene bathed in the soft morning light possesses an otherworldly beauty.The grounds boast an area equivalent to about five Tokyo Domes (approximately 250,000 m²), with plans to expand to six Tokyo Domes (about 300,000 m²) in the future. It offers abundant areas for interacting with nature and is gaining attention as a spot where visitors can enjoy seasonal scenery and experiences. Within the park, there are walking courses lined with seasonal flowers, rest areas under the shade of trees, and a botanical garden centered around a lotus pond blooming by a tranquil water's edge.It also features agricultural experience facilities like orchards, olive groves, and mushroom farms, offering plenty of enjoyable activities for both adults and children. Furthermore, its appeal lies in the opportunity to observe the natural activities of living creatures: a farm where you can interact with goats, waterside areas where fireflies dance in summer, and mixed woodlands inhabited by wild birds and insects. A panoramic view unfolds from the elevated points within the park.