Homic Fureai Park with poppies blooming against the backdrop of Mt.
Homik Fureai Park is an open-air photography spot where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers in a spacious landscape. Especially during the poppy season, the combination of the bright flower fields and the distant Mt. When the morning sun shines through the flowers, the petals shine through the light, creating a soft and magical atmosphere. If you pull back a little from the bank or high ground, you can capture the expanse of the flower field, the sky, and the mountain range in a single shot, making it a perfect location for early morning photography.
Key points for photography
The key to photographing poppies is to create a sense of scale by including not only the poppy flowers but also Mt. Shooting from a low position looking up at the flowers will emphasize the cuteness of the poppies and the expanse of the sky. Taking advantage of the morning sun and backlighting will allow the petals to shine through, giving a soft impression, and will also make it easier to capture the blurring of the flowers. If you use a telephoto lens, you can pull in Mt. Tsukuba and the bridge in the background to compress the distance between you and the flower field to create an impressive composition. On windy days, the flowers tend to sway, so it is safe to use a slightly faster shutter speed.
Best viewing and photography timing
Best Season
early summer
Recommended times
Sunrise, noon
Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 1650-1 Horikago, Shimotsuma-shi, Ibaraki |
| subject | poppy |
| Admission fee | None |
| Admission Time | None |
| Parking lot | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
