Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City | The backs of sunflowers stretching as far as the eye can see

2026July 2026JulyAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto Citysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Yamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
北杜市明野サンフラワーフェスで、一面のひまわりが同じ方向を向く後ろ姿

This photo was taken at the Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City and captures the sight of sunflowers blooming across a vast field, all facing the same direction, with many people lined up with their backs to the camera.

Date & Time2026年7月25日
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto City
AddressAkeno, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1250s
ISO100
Shooting route on the same dayOishi Park →directional marker or indicatorAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto City →directional marker or indicatorIdojiri Historic Site Park →directional marker or indicatorKamisuwa Station →directional marker or indicatorMatsumoto Castle →directional marker or indicatorHotaka Shrine →directional marker or indicatorNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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