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Kasaoka Bay Farm Roadside Station, located in Kasaoka City, Okayama, sells local agricultural products, fresh seafood, and products from the surrounding area, making it a popular shopping spot in Kasaoka City, especially on weekends.
As a direct sales store selling many local products, Kasaoka Bay Farm Roadside Station has another feature in addition to being a shopping spot.
That is, its aspect as a photogenic tourist spot.
The adjacent vast flower fields are also attracting attention as a tourist spot where visitors can enjoy flowers according to the seasons.
From February to mid-April, the flower fields at Kasaoka Bay Farm Roadside Station are in full bloom with rapeseed flowers.
In this article, we will provide a photo report on the rapeseed flower fields that gradually turn yellow with the arrival of spring!
The information provided is based on the article published in March 2022. Please note that it may differ from current information.
Flower Fields at Kasaoka Bay Farm Roadside Station
In August 2011, Kasaoka Bay Farm Roadside Station opened in the reclaimed land of Kasaoka Bay.
The direct sales store sells fresh agricultural and seafood products, as well as processed goods, attracting many visitors from both inside and outside the city who come to buy seasonal items.
There is also a restaurant called "Shikisai" that uses local ingredients, the popular "Sunflower Cafe" known for its mixed soft serve, and food trucks, allowing visitors to enjoy shopping and dining.
Additionally, the million sunflowers blooming in the vast flower fields, unveiled at the same time as the opening of Kasaoka Bay Farm, have also become a topic of conversation.
The stunning scenery created by the flower fields has been delighting visitors since the opening.
The flower fields at Kasaoka Bay Farm bloom not only with sunflowers but also with flowers that change with the seasons.
The types of flowers that bloom and their peak seasons from January to October are as follows:
- Late January to mid-April: Rapeseed flowers
- Late April to mid-May: Poppies
- Late June to early September: Sunflowers
- Mid-September to mid-October: Cosmos
The start of spring is marked by rapeseed flowers.
The rapeseed flowers can be enjoyed from early February in A's flower field until April in C's flower field, with different flower fields blooming at different times.
Location of the Flower Fields at Kasaoka Bay Farm
The flower fields at Kasaoka Bay Farm are located in four areas: A, B, C, and D.
The rapeseed flower fields are located in A and C.
In early March 2022, A's rapeseed flowers are in bloom.
C will gradually see yellow flowers blooming from mid-March to April.
Now, let’s report on the status of the rapeseed flowers!
Blooming Status of A's Rapeseed Flower Field
A's flower field is located near the second temporary parking lot, a little away from Kasaoka Bay Farm.
The rapeseed flowers were already blooming in early February.
In February 2022, A's Rapeseed Flowers Bloomed
Here is the status of A's flower field from early February to March.
By mid-February, the rapeseed flowers were in full bloom.
It was a sea of yellow carpet.
Taken on February 8, 2022
Compared to the flower fields B, C, and D, the scale is smaller, but A's flower field was covered in yellow rapeseed flowers.
Taken on February 22, 2022
There is a path in A's rapeseed flower field!
You can take photos in the middle of the rapeseed flower field by walking this path.
By changing the angle of the shot, you can capture a photo surrounded by rapeseed flowers!
In early March 2022, A's Rapeseed Flowers Reach Their Peak
A's rapeseed flower field can still be enjoyed in March.
Let’s enjoy A's rapeseed flowers until C's rapeseed flowers are in full bloom!
Taken on March 4, 2022
This was taken around noon on Friday, March 4.
Bees were buzzing around busily.
Despite it being a weekday, many people came to the rapeseed flower field.
From young people to seniors, everyone was taking pictures of the rapeseed flowers with their cameras.
Parents visiting with their families were seriously photographing their children.
It was heartwarming to see them trying hard to capture the best shot in the rapeseed flower field!
Blooming Status of C's Rapeseed Flower Field
C's flower field is located next to the parking lot in front of Kasaoka Bay Farm.
There is a small rapeseed flower field on the right side leading from the parking lot to Kasaoka Bay Farm, and if you proceed along that flower field, you will reach C's flower field.
After passing by the small rapeseed flower field and crossing the dog station "Kasaoka Wan Yuland," a very large flower field spreads out before you.
From March to April, C's flower field will be covered in yellow, delighting visitors.
In February 2022, C's Rapeseed Flowers Are Waiting to Bloom
I visited for photos on February 8 and February 22.
The rapeseed flowers are still in a waiting state for blooming.
Taken on February 8, 2022
They are in a state of standby for the upcoming blooming!
Taken on February 22, 2022
When I took photos on February 22, it was still in a waiting state for blooming.
It seems that the right side at the entrance of C's rapeseed flower field will bloom first.
There is a bench in the middle of C's rapeseed flower field, making it a great photo spot.
In early March 2022, the canola flowers in Area C begin to bloom
In March, the canola flowers in Area C also began to bloom.
Taken on March 4, 2022
In Area C, the canola flowers on the right side of the entrance are progressing in bloom.
The area around the bench is still completely green.
The canola flowers in Area C are gradually starting to lay down a yellow carpet as we head into April.
Relaxing time at Kasaoka Bay Farm while viewing the fields of canola flowers
The rapeseed flowers at Kasaoka Bay Farm Roadside Station will be in full bloom from March to April.
While shopping, please stop by Areas A and C to enjoy the view of the fields of canola flowers and feel the arrival of spring.
Being surrounded by canola flowers somehow makes you feel calm.
For photography enthusiasts, Kasaoka Bay Farm is an excellent shooting spot!
Since it also looks great in photos, when you come to Kasaoka City, be sure to stop by the Kasaoka Bay Farm Roadside Station.
Kasaoka Bay Farm Roadside Station Information
| Name | Kasaoka Bay Farm Roadside Station |
|---|---|
| Opening Hours | Dining & Cafe: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Shops & Stalls: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Location | 245-5 Kabuto Minamimachi, Kasaoka City, Okayama |
| Website | Kasaoka Bay Farm Roadside Station |
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