Minuma rice paddies (sunflower field)|Scenery of skyscrapers seen through the gaps between sunflowers

Year 2025August 2025Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Minuma rice paddies (sunflower field)
A photograph capturing the unique scenery at the Minuma Rice Fields Sunflower Garden in Saitama Prefecture, where the high-rise buildings of Saitama Shintoshin are visible through the gaps between sunflowers.

This photo captures the view of Saitama Shintoshin's high-rise buildings visible through the sunflowers at Minuma Rice Fields' sunflower field. It's a unique landscape where nature and the cityscape overlap.Minuma Rice Fields (Sunflower Field) is a photogenic spot where you can enjoy both natural and urban scenery simultaneously. During its peak summer bloom, golden sunflowers burst into full bloom all at once, their stems stretching skyward creating a striking impression. Incorporating the skyscrapers in the background results in a distinctly metropolitan shot. It's a recommended sunflower spot suitable for everything from commemorative photos to serious landscape photography.