【Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture】Application Now Open for Day Trip Bus Tour: "Sunflower Fields of Akeno and Seasonal Delights of Summer!"

The Nirasaki City Tourism Association (Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture) will operate a round-trip day bus tour titled "Sunflower Fields of Akeno and Seasonal Delights" from Nirasaki Station on the JR Chuo Line, on three days: Wednesday, August 5, Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7, 2026.

Applications are currently being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis via a dedicated online form.

This tour features a luxurious day trip with a local guide, visiting iconic summer spots in Yamanashi, including the renowned 'Hokuto Akeno Sunflower Festival,' a special lunch at a normally inaccessible corporate restaurant, a winery offering views of Mount Fuji, and roadside stations brimming with seasonal fruits and summer vegetables.

Four Highlights of the Tour!

【Scenic Beauty】Hokuto Akeno Sunflower Festival (Sunflower Fields)

Witness a breathtaking summer landscape of approximately 400,000 sunflowers in full bloom. Enjoy the vibrant contrast of bright yellow flowers against the blue sky during free time to explore the fields at your leisure.

We also recommend participating in the Instagram photo contest, "Hokuto Sun Festival Photo Contest 2026."

【Gourmet】KYOKUYO KITCHEN (inside Kyokuyo Electric Co., Ltd. Nirasaki Factory)

Set in an open space within a local company, offering panoramic views of the Southern Alps, this special lunch features dishes from Yamanashi's renowned natural-style restaurant "Natural Grace." Choose your own customized meal from a selection of options.

【Sightseeing】Mars Hoshaku Winery

Visit the winery and vineyards with stunning views of Mount Fuji and the Kofu Basin. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or grape juice and experience Yamanashi's rich wine culture through tastings.

【Shopping】Michi-no-Eki Nirasaki

Packed with fresh summer vegetables and Yamanashi's seasonal fruits such as peaches—delicious local produce awaits!

Don't miss the Michi-no-Eki Nirasaki exclusive soft serve ice cream.

Schedule (Tentative)

09:00~ Registration begins at the Nirasaki Station front bus loop

09:30 Depart from Nirasaki Station

・Hokuto Akeno Sunflower Festival (sunflower field exploration, free time)

・KYOKUYO KITCHEN inside Kyokuyo Electric Co., Ltd. Nirasaki Factory (customizable special lunch)

・Mars Hoshaku Winery (winery tour, tastings, etc.)

・Michi-no-Eki Nirasaki (shopping for summer vegetables, seasonal fruits, etc.)

14:30 approx. Arrival and tour ends at Nirasaki Station

Event and Application Details

Dates: Wednesday, August 5; Thursday, August 6; Friday, August 7, 2026 (Proceeds in light rain; canceled in severe weather)

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (tentative)

Meeting Point: Bus loop in front of JR Chuo Line Nirasaki Station (Nikori Nirasaki Citizen Exchange Center 1F, 1-2-50 Wakamiya, Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture)

Tour Fee (tax included): 9,800 JPY per adult (includes chartered bus, lunch, parking, insurance, consumption tax, etc.) ※Payment required on-site at registration (please prepare exact change)

Minimum Participants: 12 people

Chartered Bus Operator: Nirasaki Kanko Kotsu Co., Ltd.

Accompaniment: No tour conductor; a local guide will accompany throughout the entire itinerary

How to Apply: Please apply via the dedicated form on the official information page. (First-come, first-served; closes when capacity is reached)

Tour Details and Application URL: https://www.nirasaki-kankou.jp/tour/10679.html

(※Access via the event page)

This is an exceptional value tour based at Nirasaki Station—easily accessible from Tokyo via the Chuo Line—offering a comfortable chartered bus ride to handpick the best experiences Yamanashi has to offer.

Why not create unforgettable summer memories surrounded by dazzling sunflowers and delicious gourmet treats?

We sincerely look forward to your participation!

【Casual Introduction!】Tour Spots: Packed with Nirasaki's Seasonal Treasures

The locations visited on this bus tour hold charming stories that make you think, "Nirasaki is really a special place."

Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes!

A stylish natural cuisine restaurant inside a factory? "KYOKUYO KITCHEN"

KYOKUYO KITCHEN

This lunch spot is actually located inside Kyokuyo Electric, a company that manufactures cutting-edge electronic components.

Born from the company's heartfelt vision—"to create a comfortable gathering place for employees and local residents alike"—this exceptional cafeteria was created through a collaboration with a famous organic restaurant in Yamanashi!

A perfect representation of Nirasaki: a town of manufacturing with a warm, human touch.

▶ https://www.kyokuyo-e.co.jp/kyokuyo-kitchen/

Living with wine and Mount Fuji: "Mars Hoshaku Winery"

The Hoshaku area, visited on this tour, is a paradise for grape cultivation—bathed in abundant sunlight during the day and cooled by crisp nights. The vineyard and Mount Fuji views from the winery atop the hill resemble the European countryside! Recently, more people are moving here, drawn by the dream of a lifestyle where wine is part of everyday life.

▶ https://www.nirasaki-kankou.jp/syukuhaku_onsen_tokusanbutsu_osyokujidokoro/omiyage/wainari/6585.html

A treasure trove of delicious finds: "Michi-no-Eki Nirasaki"

With a flowing river in front and the Yatsugatake Mountains above, "Michi-no-Eki Nirasaki" offers glistening peaches and fresh summer vegetables brought in early each morning by local farmers.

Take home a taste of Nirasaki's "everyday luxury," where delicious things are simply part of daily life.

▶ https://www.nirasaki-kankou.jp/syukuhaku_onsen_tokusanbutsu_osyokujidokoro/omiyage/omiyage/6569.html

▼ Travel like a local. Recharge with "Summer Energy" in Nirasaki?

Just about 1.5 hours from Tokyo by limited express train.

Step out, and you're greeted by sweeping panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Mount Fuji!

This tour captures the very best of Nirasaki in one special day. Recharge with vibrant sunflowers, relax with delicious wine and gourmet food... Why not spend a truly refreshing day with us?