In spring and summer, besides cherry blossoms and tulips, there’s also the enchanting lavender. Lavender gardens are located in Mediterranean regions (like Spain and Portugal), tropical Africa, India, China's Xinjiang, and when thinking of Northeast Asia, Hokkaido’s Furano comes to mind！In addition to purple being the trendy color of 2018, the light purple of Hokkaido lavender can be used for dried flowers and accessories, made into sachets and scented bags, and its essential oil has soothing and sleep-inducing effects. Such an amazing Hokkaido lavender is definitely a must-visit trendy spot in spring and summer!
Hokkaido Furano Lavender
Hokkaido boasts a cool climate and stunning scenery, producing abundant agricultural products and sweet seafood. In spring and summer, it offers beautiful flower fields, making it a favorite travel destination for many. The most famous attraction in Hokkaido during spring and summer is the Furano lavender — endless romantic purple flower seas, along with many related meals and souvenirs. The full bloom in July attracts tourists from all over the world, making it an unmissable spot for lavender viewing!
?Best time for flower viewing:Depending on the variety, the optimal viewing period varies. The earliest is frommid-to-late July each yearas the peak blooming period, while later-blooming lavender can still be enjoyed untilearly AugustHowever, after August, some fields may begin harvesting to preserve the plants, so please pay special attention!
?Main varieties and their blooming periods
Nongzi Zaosai – early July (for ornamental use)
Yotsuba – early July (for cosmetic fragrances)
Kahamakasei – mid-July (for essential oils)
Oka Murasaki – mid-to-late July (for dried flower fragrances and essential oils)
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Tomita Farm
Tomita Farm is the largest flower viewing spot in Furano, covering a vast area with the richest variety of lavender species. From early July to August, you can enjoy the charm of the purple flower seas. The farm is divided into about 10 flower fields including the Colorful Flower Field, Flower People’s Field, Traditional Lavender Field, and Lucky Flower Field. Walking slowly uphill, you’ll feel surrounded by lavender fields, along with many small shops selling related products.
?Colorful Flower Field
The Colorful Flower Field is one of the most representative fields at Tomita Farm, primarily featuring purple lavender, along with baby’s breath, poppy red, Komachi grass, and California poppy orange. These flowers complement each other, making the hillside vibrant. To take in the full beauty of the flower sea, head up to the Forest House next to the field for a high vantage point, where you can also enjoy lavender ice cream！This field has a slightly shorter blooming period, typically from early to late July.
?Aki no Iro no?
This area is made up of 11 different colored flowers — yellow, white, red, pink, orange, blue — what a lively sight！Blooming roughly from early June to early October, the full bloom period is from early July to late September. This section is particularly vivid and perfect for photography.
?Hana no?
This section mainly features bulbous pansies and marigolds, themed around seasonal flowers. It includes colors such as white, yellow, peach, red, and orange, with a blooming period from early May to early October and full bloom from early July to late September.
?Kōkō Kansōka no Ya
This dried flower house is located on the main road of Tomita Farm, featuring a warm wooden viewing platform. From here, you can overlook the Aki no Iro Flower Field, the Lucky Flower Field, and the majestic Tokachi Mountain Range. There’s also lavender ice cream available, and you can visit the Perfume House and Distillation House to learn about the production of lavender essential oil.
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Furano, Hokkaido – Sasakino Shikisai no Sato
Source: Furano Tourism Association
Also known as the Sasaki Farm, Sasakino Shikisai no Sato frequently hosts lavender-themed events that not only generate buzz but also attract media attention. It has often been used as a filming location for commercials and movies, such as the film "Love Letter at 60." During the annual lavender season, the farm sells freshly picked lavender and seedlings from the morning harvest, as well as exquisitely crafted original goods and limited-edition items. The magnificent lavender fields also attract many couples coming here to shoot their wedding photos—soon-to-be newlyweds might want to take note!?
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Sugano Farm
Source: Furano Tourism Association
In addition to its purple lavender fields, this farm also features other summer flower fields. The seedlings are all planted by hand—a labor-intensive process. When in bloom, the colorful array of flowers creates a stunningly vibrant farm that enchants visitors and serves as the best reward for the growers. It’s truly a wonderful visual feast.
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Flower LandKamifurano
Source: Furano Tourism Association
At Flower Land Kamifurano in July, in addition to lavender, you can also find plants such as salvia, lilies, zinnias, and snapdragons. The farm is most famous for its tourist tractor rides, which take visitors through the flower fields—a romantic experience loved by travelers of all ages. One ride around the flower fields takes about 10 minutes and is an absolute must-do when you visit.
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Kamifurano Sunrise Park
Renowned for its romance, Kamifurano Sunrise Park features the iconic Love Bell and is a must-visit flower field for couples traveling to Furano. The park’s vast lavender fields, planted on gentle slopes, consist of later-blooming varieties (you can still see them until early August), with lighter-colored blossoms and a fresher fragrance. Be sure to ring the Love Bell with your friends or family when you visit. Travel insiders also reveal there’s a hidden heart-shaped flower bed within the endless sea of lavender—don’t miss it.
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