The sunflowers are planted in stages to extend the blooming period throughout the summer season.
The village is located on land reclaimed from the former Kahoku Lagoon, which was historically the second-largest lake in the Hokuriku region.
Local volunteers manage the planting process annually to ensure the fields are ready for the peak summer tourist season.
The park provides a specific viewing platform to allow visitors to see the scale of the sunflower fields from an elevated perspective.
Himawari Village is an agricultural park in Tsubata known for its expansive sunflower fields planted annually on reclaimed land near Kahokugata. The site features over 350,000 sunflower plants that bloom during a specific window in mid-summer. Volunteers and local residents participate in planting and maintaining the fields to promote community engagement. The flat landscape provides an unobstructed view of the floral display against the Ishikawa horizon. The area remains an open-air site designed for seasonal viewing rather than permanent park infrastructure.
The designated observation platform that provides a panoramic view over the density of the flowers.
Bring a hat and sunscreen as there is virtually no natural shade within the sunflower rows.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes as the ground can be uneven or muddy depending on recent rainfall.
Carry plenty of water, as there are limited facilities directly inside the fields.
Do not attempt to pick the sunflowers; they are grown for public viewing and community benefit.
Open only during the summer blooming season; inaccessible during off-season months due to crop rotation and soil preparation.
Stay on marked paths and do not step into the sunflower rows to avoid damaging the plants.
