Sakura Furusato Hiroba] "Windmill Sunflower Garden" where about 15,000 sunflowers are in full bloom.

Chiba
Sightseeing

2024/06/13

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A carpet of sunflowers spreads under the blue sky and windmills.

Sakura Furusato Hiroba, which stretches along the banks of Inwanuma, the largest lake in the prefecture, offers seasonal flowers along with a beautiful rural landscape spreading out before you.
The "Windmill Sunflower Garden," scheduled to open in early July, will feature the work of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, known for his passion for sunflowers, Named after Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch painter known for his passion for sunflowers, about 15,000 "Vincent" sunflowers will be in full bloom at the "Windmill Sunflower Garden" scheduled to open in early July. Please enjoy the beautiful "Sunflower Garden" spreading all over the banks of the Inba Marsh against the backdrop of the landmark Dutch windmill "Liefde" in Sakura Furusato Plaza and the blue summer sky!

You can also pick your favorite sunflowers!

During the event, you can also pick sunflowers for 100 yen per sunflower. (Up to 2 sunflowers per person)
If you find your favorite sunflowers, you can take them home to enjoy at home as a keepsake.

*Subject to change depending on blooming conditions.

Large sunflowers Photo courtesy of Sakura City Hall

You can also visit the Dutch windmill "Liefde.

The Dutch windmill "Liefde" is Japan's first water pumping windmill, and its interior can be viewed free of charge. Since the wings are moved by the force of the wind, it may not be operated due to strong or no wind, but when the wings are spinning, visitors can see up close the water wheel gears built into the ground floor in motion. Another attraction is the view of the countryside and lakeside scenery from the second floor window up the warm wooden stairs. The only "windmill keeper" in Japan is also available at certain times of the day, so you can observe him at work and listen to his explanations about windmills.

The windmill is open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 9:30 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00.
*Hours may change during events.
*For details, see the official Sakura City website.

Water wheel cogwheel on the first floor of the tower

Rental bicycles are also available for cycling around Inba-numa.

Rental bicycles are also available. A cycling path is maintained along the lakeside, and many people usually enjoy cycling and walking. The path is covered with trees and has many shady spots, so why not take a walk while enjoying the lakeside scenery?

There are no stores or vending machines along the bike path, so be sure to pack a drink before you leave!

Take a break at the store after a stroll

After you have had your fill of walking and cycling, take a break at the "Saranka" store. In addition to souvenirs and fresh local vegetables, you can enjoy soft-serve ice cream made from locally produced milk.
The terrace in front of the store is a special place to sit overlooking the carpet of sunflowers and windmills.

Soft ice cream made from locally produced milk is popular

Location 2714 Usuida, Sakura-shi, Chiba
Access About 30 minutes walk from Keisei Usui Station, about 40 minutes walk from Keisei Sakura Station

*Please take a local bus to Keisei Sakura Station when coming from JR Sakura Station.
*The temporary direct shuttle bus "Himawari-go" will run between the north exit of Keisei Sakura Station and Sakura Furusato Hiroba for a total of 7 days only on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays during the "Windmill Sunflower Garden" period.
*For details, please check the official website of Sakura City.

Click here for the official website of Sakura City

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