Tokyo & Vicinity LOCAL EVENTS

Poppy festival in Konosu City
May 9 - 24, 2026

Home to Japan's largest poppy field (12.5 hectares), Konosu in Saitama prefecture holds this local event during the flower season.

Poppy festival in Konosu city
こうのす花まつり

May 9th (Sat)- 24h(Sun) 2026

Konosu City in Saitama prefecture holds this flower festival to promote the city as a town of flowers. During the festival, various events will take place throughout the city, including the Mamuro Site (Poppy Happy Square), home to Japan's largest poppy field (12.5 hectares); Fukiage Cosmos Arena, and Kawasato community halls & facilities.

The easiest-to-get event site (flower field) is the Mamuro Site along the riverbank, about 2.3km from JR Konosu Station 鴻巣駅, which will be a 30-min walk.

Official information by Konosu City
https://www.city.kounosu.saitama.jp/site/hanamatsuri/1320.html

Konosu Tourist Association
https://www.konosu-kanko.jp