Kiyose Sunflower Festival｜Summer Seen from Behind

Year 2025July 2025Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Tokyo Metropolitan areaKiyose Sunflower Festivalblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Sunflowers photographed from behind to emphasize depth at the Kiyose Sunflower Festival
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This photo was taken at the Kiyose Sunflower Festival, consciously capturing depth from behind the sunflowers. The scenery visible through the backs of the flowers expresses the unique spatial quality found only in sunflower fields. Held annually in Kiyose City, Tokyo, the “Kiyose Sunflower Festival” is a spectacular summer spot featuring vast expanses of sunflowers.The sight of sunflowers blooming together across an expanse unimaginable within Tokyo is a truly spectacular view worthy of being called "summer itself." Photography styles are diverse, from capturing the mass of flowers blooming under the full sun with a wide-angle lens to carefully photographing the expression of petals translucent in backlight.Walking through the fields, searching for your favorite light and composition, brings a comforting sense of connecting with nature. Before you know it, you'll be so absorbed you'll forget the heat. Each sunflower shows a different face, inspiring the desire to photograph them anew with every visit. ※Some dates require reservations. ※Depending on opening hours, entry in the morning or evening may not be possible.