Sunflower Festival in Ake no Himawari

Sunflower Festival in AKENE|A summer place where double sunflowers bloom

Enjoy the summer of double sunflowers at the Sunflower Festival in AKENE

The Sunflower Festival in AKENE is the perfect photo spot for those who want to capture the memories of summer and the seasonal scenery. The double-layered sunflowers spreading all over the festival grounds are powerful, and the scenery overlapping with the blue sky and mountains in the distance is truly a spectacular view unique to summer. The photo frame, special stage, and other photo spots make this a great place for commemorative photos with family and friends. The vivid yellow carpet of color is a great SNS attraction, and everyone from camera novices to serious photo enthusiasts can enjoy taking pictures in their own way at this event.

Key points for photography

The key to shooting sunflowers is to take advantage of the density of the double sunflowers at the Akke Sunflower Festival to get a large view of the sky and mountains from a low angle, use the pathways and photo spots in the foreground to create depth, and aim for the moment when the petals become transparent with backlight.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

Recommended times

LUNCH, BREAKFAST

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 504 Miyayama, Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture
subject sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Admission fee None
Admission Time Yes
Parking lot Yes (charged)
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on August 30, 2025.

Year 2025

Sunflower Festival in AKENE|Two double sunflowers blooming side by side in close proximity

This photo was taken of two double sunflowers lined up vertically in close proximity at the Sunflower Festival in Akke.
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Single-flowered double sunflower, the main attraction in a crowd of blooming sunflowers

This photo was taken at the Sunflower Festival in Akke, focusing on one of the main flowers in the center of the cluster of double sunflowers in bloom.
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AKENE HIMAWARI FESTIVAL|One ordinary sunflower blooming among double sunflowers

This photo was taken at the Sunflower Festival in Akke, where only one regular sunflower was blooming among the double sunflowers.
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Sunflower Festival in AKENE|Center blooming double sunflower and large blurred background

This photo was taken at the Sunflower Festival in Akake, with the double sunflowers near the center in focus and the surrounding area largely blurred.
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Sunflower Festival in AKENE|Scenery of the sunflower field and the stage in the back

This photo shows the sunflower field and the stage set up at the back of the field together at the Sunflower Festival in Akke.
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Sunflower Festival in AKENE|Composition with a sense of three-dimensionality that highlights the sunflower in the center

This photo was taken at the Sunflower Festival in Akake, with the sunflowers in the center in focus and the front and rear softly blurred.
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AKENE HIMAWARI FESTIVAL|Yae sunflowers in full bloom and the mountains reflected in the summer sky

This photo was taken at the Sunflower Festival in Chikusei City, Ibaraki, Japan, with the double sunflowers in full bloom and the beautiful Mt.
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AKENE HIMAWARI FESTIVAL|Vivid double sunflowers spreading in a frame

This photograph combines a picture frame displayed at the Akeno Sunflower Festival with the vivid double sunflowers blooming within it.
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Akeno Sunflower Festival|Beautiful double sunflowers shining brightly under the summer sun

This photograph captures the sight of beautifully shaped double sunflowers shining brightly under the summer sun at the Akeno Sunflower Festival.
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AKENE HIMAWARI FESTIVAL|Yellow carpet of double sunflowers in full bloom

This photo was taken at the Sunflower Festival in Akake, where the entire area was covered with double sunflowers in full bloom.
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Sunflower Festival in AKENE|Well-formed double sunflowers against the blue sky

This photo was taken at the Sunflower Festival in Akke, Japan, with an eye toward the well-shaped double sunflowers against a blue sky.
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