Farm Tomita (Furano Lavender)
Japan's most iconic lavender farm, with stripe after stripe of purple rolling over gentle hillsides. Farm Tomita pioneered lavender cultivation in Hokkaido and still draws visitors who arrive just for the scent.
1–2 hours
Free
Farm open year-round; lavender peak mid-July to early August; main flower fields best in mid-July
Late June–August (peak: mid-July)
10-min drive from Nakafurano Station; seasonal Lavender Farm Station (Norokko tourist train only, Jun–Sep) nearby
Location
Why Visit
- 1
Seven varieties of lavender bloom at slightly different times, extending the season from late June to August
- 2
The dried-lavender potpourri and soft cream are famous souvenirs produced on site
- 3
Early morning visits avoid the midday crowds and catch the best light on the flower stripes
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Poppy, salvia and other colour fields extend blooming well beyond lavender season
Local Tips
Arrive early morning before tour buses — after 10am the crowds are considerable. The farm has multiple flower sections blooming at different times from May through September. Lavender soft-serve ice cream is the signature snack. Ningle Terrace forest craft shops in Furano town make a good evening addition.
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