Kakuda Canola Flower Festival

Festival highlights

The main highlight is around 2.5 million canola flowers covering a vast field.

Visitors can take in the Abukuma River, the Zao Mountain Range still dusted with spring snow, and the vivid yellow flower fields all at once.

Opening events and various shows are also held during the festival, so visitors can enjoy activities as well as the flower scenery.

Pony rides are offered for a fee.

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A spring scene colored by 2.5 million canola flowers, with the Abukuma River and the Zao Mountain Range as a backdrop

What to expect

Visitors can freely explore the canola flower fields and enjoy views of the Abukuma River and the Zao Mountain Range.

In 2026, in addition to the canola flower fields, some event days were held at Roadside Station Kakuda, with food sales by food trucks and various activities planned.

Earlier event information also mentions opening events, shows, and pony rides.

This is a festival to visit when the flowers are in bloom.

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How to take part

The rapeseed flower field is open for viewing, and general visitors can enjoy the floral scenery.

In 2026, food and drinks sold from food trucks and various events were also planned at Roadside Station Kakuda.

However, no information is provided about the conditions for appearing in events or participating in hands-on activities.

Pony rides are stated to be available for a fee.

Location and access

Venue and address

Rapeseed Flower Field, riverside on the right bank downstream of Kakuda Bridge on the Abukuma River (Nakayachi, Fujita, Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture).

In 2026, Roadside Station Kakuda was also listed as an event venue.

Train and bus

About 10 minutes by taxi from Kakuda Station on the Abukuma Express Line.

阿武隈急行角田駅からシャトルバスの案内もあります。

By car

About 30 minutes from Shiroishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway, or about 10 minutes from Yamamoto IC on the Joban Expressway.

Parking

Parking for 200 vehicles is available and is stated to be free.

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Address Nakatani-chi, Fujita, Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The 2026 event was scheduled to run from April 6 to April 30, timed to coincide with canola flower season.

It is usually held from early April to late April.

Food sales by food trucks and various activities were planned at Roadside Station Kakuda on April 18, 2026 and the 19th.

The 2026 event has already ended.

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Tips for your visit

As this event is held at a riverside rapeseed flower field, comfortable clothing is recommended for walking around and enjoying the flowers.

The planned dates for the 2026 event are set to coincide with the rapeseed flowering season. The schedule may change depending on the weather or the organizers’ circumstances.

If you plan to visit for events or food-truck sales at Roadside Station Kakuda, please check the event dates.

Pony rides are available for a fee.

Nearby attractions

At Roadside Station Kakuda near the venue, food sales by food trucks and other activities were planned as part of the 2026 event.

Nearby attractions include Kōzōji Amida-dō, Kakuda Space Center, and Kakuda Castle.

Kakuda City is home to both historical culture shaped by the blessings of the Abukuma River and facilities connected with space development.

These are places where visitors can experience Kakuda City's nature and history as well as see the canola flowers.

Origins and History of Kakuda Canola Flower Festival

The Kakuda Canola Flower Festival is a spring festival held along the Abukuma River floodplain in Kakuda City.

The event was recorded as being held for the 18th time in 2015, and the page classifies it as an event that began in 1998.

For many years, it has showcased the scenery of the riverbanks during canola flower season.

Available information about its origins and how the event has changed over the years is limited.

Official information

Details of the 2026 event can be found in the event calendar on the official Kakuda City website.

For inquiries, contact the Kakuda City Commerce and Tourism Division at 0224-63-2120.

The Kakuda Canola Flower Festival is featured as a seasonal event in Kakuda City on a tourism information portal.

Kakuda Canola Flower Festival at a Glance

The Kakuda Canola Flower Festival is a spring event where visitors can enjoy around 2.5 million canola flowers stretching along the Abukuma River in Kakuda City.

In 2026, it was scheduled to run from April 6 to April 30, and visitors could freely explore the flower fields.

Food trucks and other activities were also planned at Roadside Station Kakuda, and information was provided on transportation from Kakuda Station and free parking.