At “Utsunomiya Culture Forest” in Utsunomiya City, vibrant orange yellow-flowered cosmos bloom in full splendor as summer draws to a close. The flower fields stretching south of the Utsunomiya Museum of Art are cultivated by local residents using fallow farmland, and the colorful scenery that blankets the area is a delight unique to this season. Typically reaching full bloom from mid-August to early September, the view offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the harmonious blend of flowers and the surrounding rural landscape. Take a leisurely stroll and immerse yourself in the transition from summer to autumn.

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