This Summer, a 5,600 sqm Labyrinth Appears! "Giant Sunflower Maze" Woven by 40,000 Sunflowers to Reach Peak Bloom from August 10th!

Tokyo German Village (Location: Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture / Operation: Meiwa Kousan Co., Ltd.) has successfully completed the sowing of a total of 40,000 sunflower seeds in its main summer attraction, the Park Garden (5,600 sqm), on June 22nd (Mon).

If they grow as expected, the sunflowers will reach full bloom in approximately 50 days, with the best viewing period anticipated during the Obon holiday from **August 10th (Mon, Holiday) to August 16th (Sun)**.

This year's sunflower fields at Tokyo German Village are not just for viewing. Utilizing the vast grounds, we have designed the pathways through the sunflower fields to resemble a "maze." This will offer a special summer experience, serving as a stage for great adventure for children and a photogenic space for adults, perfect for capturing stunning social media content from any angle.

Sunflower Field (Maze) Overview

Reference: Sunflower Field (Shot in August 2025)

Sunflower Field (Maze) Plan

Overwhelming Scale

The overwhelming golden world created by "40,000 sunflowers" blooming across a 5,600 sqm area.

Experiential Entertainment

A "Giant Sunflower Maze" that goes beyond mere "viewing" and can be enjoyed with all five senses.

Perfect Timing for Obon Holidays

Peak bloom is predicted from August 10th, Mountain Day (Substitute Holiday), to August 16th, perfectly aligning with the summer vacation and Obon holiday peak.

Item

Details

Location

"Park Garden" within Tokyo German Village

Site Area

5,600 sqm

Sunflower Variety / Number of Plants

Sunrich Orange / Approx. 40,000 plants

Seed Sowing Completion Date

May 22nd, 2026 (Mon)

Estimated Peak Bloom Period

August 10th, 2026 (Mon) - August 16th, 2026 (Sun)

[Comment from PR Representative]

On June 22nd, our staff wholeheartedly planted 40,000 seeds. We are excitedly watching them grow strong under the sun for the next 50 days. The highlight this year is undoubtedly the "maze"-style pathways. We invite you to come and experience the thrill of navigating towards the exit surrounded by sunflowers that grow as tall as your own height!

[Facility Overview: Tokyo German Village]

- Location: 419 Nagayoshi, Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture

- Business Hours: 9:30 - 17:00 (Last admission 16:00)

[Contact for Inquiries]

Tokyo German Village Public Relations

TEL: 0438-60-5511 (Main)

mail: kouhou@t-doitsumura.co.jp

URL: https://www.t-doitsumura.co.jp/