Alps Azumino National Park | Sunflower Fields and Majestic Mountain Ranges

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Alps Azumino National Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
A summer scene from Azumino, featuring the sunflower fields at the National Alps Azumino Park with the mountains stretching out in the background

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park and captures both the expansive sunflower field and the mountains visible beyond it. By framing the yellow sunflowers and the mountain ranges characteristic of Shinshu within a single shot, I aimed to create an image that conveys the grandeur of Azumino’s nature and its summer scenery.

Date & TimeAugust 13, 2026
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LocationAlps Azumino National Park
AddressAzumino City, Nagano Prefecture
Photography EquipmentGalaxy s21+
Shooting route on the same dayIshikawa Rest Area (Southbound) (Chuo Expressway) →directional marker or indicatorShinshu Iijima-style Road "Rinrin" Festival →directional marker or indicatorAlps Azumino National Park →directional marker or indicatorAzumino Village →directional marker or indicatorNagamineyama Observation Deck →directional marker or indicatorDaio Wasabi Farm →directional marker or indicatorTōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City) →directional marker or indicatorNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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