[2025 Edition] Be enchanted by the purple of the sky! 10 recommended sightseeing spots to enjoy Hokkaido's lavender|Domingo

[2025 Edition] Be enchanted by the purple of the sky! 10 recommended sightseeing spots to enjoy Hokkaido's lavender

When it comes to lavender in Hokkaido, the Furano area is famous, but there are many other attractive spots where purple carpets spread out. Here are 10 scenic spots that you can enjoy by sightseeing or driving, from beautiful famous spots to hidden gems.

1. Farm Tomita (Nakafurano Town): Hokkaido's most famous lavender field

Farm Tomita

It is also a popular spot for lavender, and you can enjoy a variety of other flower fields aside from lavender, coloring the hills from spring to autumn. The lavender fields have a long history, and the park has a lavender museum as well as shops and cafes, so you can enjoy it all day long. About 4km away in Kamifurano Town, Farm Tomita's Lavender East, a field for producing fragrances, is open to the public for a limited time. The lavender fields overlooking the Tokachi mountain range offer a magnificent view.

SPOT Farm Tomita

■Location: Nakafurano Town Base Line North 15 ■ Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (basic business hours) ■ Parking: Available See details of "Farm Tomita" on Domingo

2. Hinode Lavender Garden (Kami-Furano Town), a popular date spot

Hinode Lavender Garden

From the west side of the observation deck at the top of a small hill, you can enjoy the view of the lavender fields stretching out as far as the eye can see, the townscape and sunset spreading out in the distance, and to the east you can see the majestic Tokachi mountain range. There is also a monument called the "Bell of Love," which is popular with couples as it is said that if you pledge your love here, your love will come true, and it is also a place where you can hold your wedding ceremony. There is also an auto camping site within the park, so you can enjoy viewing the lavender while camping.

SPOT Hinode Lavender Garden

■Address: Kamifurano-cho East 1 Line North 27 ■Opening hours: Free admission ■ Parking: Available See details of "Hinode Lavender Garden" on Domingo

3. "Shikisai no Oka" (Biei Town): Vivid colors spread across the hill

Four Seasons Hill

The flower fields, which contain not only lavender but also a variety of other colorful flowers, can be enjoyed from spring to autumn, creating a landscape that is like a palette of vivid colors. The vast 15-hectare site not only houses flower fields, but also a shop, restaurant, and alpaca ranch. You can also get around on a tractor bus or cart, making it a spot that symbolizes the "Hill Town Biei" that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

SPOT Four Seasons Hill

■ Location: Shinsei 3, Biei Town ■Business hours: January: 8:40-16:30 February to April: 9:10 to 17:00 May and October: 8:40-17:00 June to September: 8:40 to 17:30 November to December: 9:10 to 16:30 *The alpaca farm closes 30 minutes before closing. ■ Parking: Available See details of "Shikisai no Oka" on Domingo

4. Kanno Farm (Kami-Furano Town): A soothing sight for drivers

Kanno Farm

This farm is located along National Route 237, which connects Kamifurano and Biei, and the beautiful flowers, mainly lavender, that decorate the hills are a delight to passing drivers. The impressive hill with its large, heart-shaped plantations of red salvia could be said to be the symbol of the farm. Admission is free, so feel free to drop in, and at the shop you can buy lavender goods and try harvested potatoes, corn, and more.

SPOT Kanno Farm

■Address: Kamifurano-cho, 12th line, 36th street, west ■ Business hours: 9:00-17:00 ■ Parking: Available See details of "Kanno Farm" on Domingo

5. Enjoy the ski lift at Hokuseiyama Lavender Garden (Nakafurano Town)

Hokuseiyama Lavender Garden

It is the only spot in the country where you can enjoy the blooming flowers while riding the ski lifts on the mountain slopes that are a ski resort in winter and in summer. Flower fields of lavender, sunflowers, marigolds, salvia, and more spread out, and from the observation deck at the summit you can get a panoramic view of the Tokachi Mountain Range. Why not try enjoying a different view from the sky?

SPOT Hokuseiyama Lavender Garden

■Address: 1-41 Miyamachi, Nakafurano Town ■ Business hours: June 14th (Saturday) to August 31st (Sunday) 9:00-17:00 ■ Parking: Available See details of "Kitaseiyama Lavender Garden" on Domingo

6. Flower Land Kamifurano: A carpet of flowers whose colors change with the seasons (Kamifurano Town)

Flower Land Kamifurano

This is the largest flower field in the Furano area, and in addition to the flower fields, there are also restaurants and shops within the park. Starting with lupines, which reach full bloom in June, colorful flowers such as lavender in July, salvia, dahlias, and zinnias bloom in August and September. The colorful flowers scattered all over the place combine with the rural landscape overlooking the hill to create a vast panoramic view that is typical of Hokkaido.

SPOT Flower Land Kamifurano

■Address: Kamifurano-cho, 27th line, west 5th line, north ■Business hours: April: 9:00-16:00 May: 9:00-17:00 June to August: 9:00 to 18:00 September-October: 9:00-17:00 November: 9:00-16:00 Closed from December to February March 9:00-16:00 ■ Parking: Available See details of "Flower Land Kamifurano" on Domingo

7. Highland Furano (Furano City): Enjoy the lavender fields from the open-air baths

Highland Furano

This hot spring accommodation is surrounded by forest and nature, and from the open-air bath you can get a panoramic view of the lavender fields commonly known as the "Lavender Sea." In addition to the hot springs and the scent of lavender, you can enjoy forest bathing on the walking trails in the adjacent "Lavender Forest," allowing you to refresh both body and mind and spend a luxurious moment.

SPOT Highland Furano

■Location: Shimanoshita, Furano City ■Business hours: Check-in: 15:00-23:00 Check-out: 10:00 ■ Parking: Available See details of "Highland Furano" on Domingo

8. "Horomitoge Pass (Yumekobo Sato)" where you can enjoy the night view of Sapporo and lavender (Sapporo City)

Horomi Pass

Horomi Pass is also a popular spot for viewing Sapporo's night views, and from the lavender farm "Yumekobo Sato" at the top, you can get a panoramic view of Sapporo's cityscape across the lavender fields. It offers a slightly different atmosphere from the Furano area, and the combination of the sparkling night view and lavender is romantic. The lavender farm also offers lavender harvesting experiences and sells lavender seedlings and aromatic oils.

SPOT Horomitoge Pass (Yumekobo Sato)

■Address: 471-110 Bankei, Chuo-ku, Sapporo (top of Horomito Pass) ■Opening hours: Lavender Garden: early July to late July 9:00-17:00 ■ Parking: Available (500 yen) See details of "Horomitoge (Yumekobo Sato)" on Domingo

9. Hitsujigaoka Observatory, a representative tourist spot in Sapporo (Sapporo City)

Hitsujigaoka Observatory

Easily accessible from the center of Sapporo, it is one of Sapporo's most popular tourist spots, bustling with tourists and featuring the statue of Dr. Clark and vast pastures filled with sheep. In the summer, the lavender is in full bloom. You can experience harvesting the grass, and there are also seasonal events held, so it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The facility also offers a wide range of gourmet food and sweets, and you can enjoy Genghis Khan at the rest house.

SPOT Hitsujigaoka Observatory

■Location: 1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo ■Business hours: June to September: 9:00 to 18:00 October to May: 9:00 to 17:00 ■ Parking: Free (100 spaces) See details of "Hitsujigaoka Observatory" on Domingo

10. Kurose Lavender Garden (Sunagawa City): A hidden gem that started as a hobby

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This is a lavender farm managed by a private farmer in Sunagawa City. The owner, Mr. Kurose, started this as a hobby around 1980, and it has now become a spot known only to those in the know. At the top of the hill, covered in blooming lavender, there is a cute gazebo from which you can see Mt. Pinneshiri in the distance. The shop in the parking lot sells freshly picked vegetables.

SPOT Kurose Lavender Garden

■Address: 62 Ichinosawa, Sunagawa City ■Opening hours: May to early November (vegetable sales: June to end of October) 9:00-17:00 ■ Parking: Available See details of "Kurose Lavender Garden" on Domingo

*All information listed is current as of May 2025. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
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