Local Guide
[2025 Edition] Walking along Furano's Lavender Road

Lavender is Hokkaido's summer flower. The flower fields scattered around the Furano area are spectacular, and the scenery has captivated many people.
There are four main varieties of lavender: "Yotei," "Hanamoiwa," "Noushihayasaki," and "Okamurasaki," which have different flowering times, colors, and fragrances. The four areas of Furano (Furano City, Kamifurano Town, Nakafurano Town, and Minamifurano Town) are decorated with the four types of lavender, and each has its own unique character, so we recommend comparing the unique and spectacular views.

Lavender in "Colorful Fields"
Lavender in "Colorful Fields"

Farm Tomita made Furano's lavender known nationwide. During the flowering season from late June to mid-August, you'll be enveloped in the soft scent of lavender. Its origins lie in the "Traditional Lavender Fields." When cultivation began in the early Showa period, the lavender was shipped as a fragrant crop, and even today the farm houses a lavender oil distillery and a perfume blending room. In late July, you can see the dynamic harvesting scene with harvesters at "Lavender East," a field used for fragrant crops.

Out-of-season lavender and flower fields that bloom all year round

"Hanabito no Hata" can be enjoyed from early May to mid-October
"Hanabito no Hata" can be enjoyed from early May to mid-October

The lavender season is very short, but the greenhouse "Green House" grows lavender even outside of summer so that it can be enjoyed all year round. We also recommend the photo gallery "Gallery Fleur," which displays photos of lavender fields throughout the seasons. You can also enjoy the flower fields where many different kinds of flowers bloom in relays until mid-October.
In the garden, you can enjoy a variety of dishes made with lavender and locally produced ingredients, but the highlight is Farm Tomita's original "Freshly Baked Furano Melon Bread." The crispy crust and thick cream made with Furano melon juice are delicious, and you'll want to eat it again and again.

Comments Local Guide
There are several shops and cafes in the garden, so you can enjoy a stroll around the shops while touring the flower fields. Farm Tomita's mascot, "Labe-san," is also adorable!
Farm Tomita
  • URLhttp://www.farm-tomita.co.jp
  • 住所Hokkaido Sorachi District Nakafurano Town Baseline North Route 15 MAP
  • アクセス5 minutes by car or 25 minutes on foot from JR Nakafurano Station
    Approximately 7 minutes walk from JR Lavender Farm Station (temporary station during summer)
  • 営業時間9:00-16:30 Cafe and shop hours vary depending on the season
    *If there are any changes to the opening hours, they will be announced on the website. Please check in advance.
  • 定休日None
  • TEL0167-39-3939
  • 駐車場free
It usually reaches full bloom in mid-July
It usually reaches full bloom in mid-July

The Nakafurano Town-run Kitahoshiyama Lavender Garden is located on Mount Kitahoshiyama, the symbol of Nakafurano Town. From mid-July to early August, the slopes of the ski resort are transformed into a lavender field. In addition to the four varieties of lavender, the foothills are planted with marigolds, salvia, cockscomb, sunflowers, kochia, peonies, lupines, and ash trees, creating a colorful landscape. The landmark is the floral letters "Nakafurano" near the peak. It can also be seen from National Route 237 (Furano National Route).

Take the sightseeing lift to the summit

Sightseeing lifts operating during the lavender blooming season
Sightseeing lifts operating during the lavender blooming season

Nakafurano Town is proud of the view from the summit of Mount Hokusei. In summer, you can enjoy the three-part panorama of the Tokachi Mountain Range, the rural scenery of the Furano Basin, and the lavender fields that stretch out as far as the eye can see, and in late autumn, you can see the autumn leaves and snow-capped Tokachi Mountain Range from the observation deck. An aerial walk can only be Experience during the lavender flowering season. The flower fields can also be viewed from the sky by riding the sightseeing lift.

Comments Local Guide
Take a lift and enjoy the feeling of flying over a flower field.
Nakafurano Town-run Hokuseiyama Lavender Garden
  • URLhttps://nakafukanko.com/spot/spot-2676
  • 住所1-41 Miyamachi, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, HokkaidoMAP
  • アクセスApproximately 10 minutes walk from JR Nakafurano Station
  • 営業時間Free entry
  • 定休日None
  • TEL0167-44-2123（中富良野町役場 産業建設課）
  • 駐車場free
  • メモSightseeing lift operating hours: June 21st to August 31st, 2025 9:00-17:00 (last lift departs at 16:40)
    Price (round trip): 700 yen for adults, 350 yen for junior high school students and younger, free for preschoolers
The view from Rokugo Observatory
The view from Rokugo Observatory

Rokugo in Furano City became famous as the setting for the TV drama "From the North Country." The scenery seen on TV still unfolds today. Rokugo Observatory, located on the grounds of Furano Jam Garden, is 500 meters above sea level. It is a viewpoint of flowers and scenery with a cool breeze passing through. Lavender blooms about one week later than on the plains. The best time to see it is usually from mid-July to around August 10th. Here you can quietly enjoy the slowly approaching summer.

Comments Local Guide
From the observation deck you can see the beautiful rural landscape and the majestic Yubari mountain range.

A gorgeous rainbow road that colors the beautiful scenery

A rainbow-like "Rainbow Road"
A rainbow-like "Rainbow Road"

Rokugou is a place where nature remains untouched. Its beauty is such that it was selected as one of the "Top 100 Beautiful Village Sceneries of Japan" by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Adding color to the area is the flower garden at the Rokugou Observatory. You can see a variety of flowers competing with each other, including marigolds, three-foot verbena, cleome, alyssum, and red, purple and white salvia.

Rokugo Observatory (Furano Jam Garden)
  • URLhttps://www.furanojam.com/scenery/
  • 住所Furano Jam Garden MAP, Tonokuni 3, Furano City, Hokkaido
  • アクセスApproximately 25 minutes by car from JR Furano Station
  • 営業時間9:00-17:30 (store)
  • 定休日Year-end and New Year holidays (temporary closures from December to March)
  • TEL0167-29-2233
  • 駐車場free
Lavender fields at Kanno Farm
Lavender fields at Kanno Farm

Kanno Farm is located at Mibaushi Pass along National Route 237 (Furano National Route), which connects Furano and Biei. The lavender blooms about a week later than in the city, and is usually at its best in late July. Several varieties of lavender, including Nomurasaki Hayazaki, Okamurasaki, and Lavender Grosso, paint the grounds purple. The flower fields that can be seen from the top of the hill and the view from the rest area at the bottom of the hill are both magnificent. The endless, majestic scenery gives a real Hokkaido feel.

Colorful flowers bloom until mid-October

The autumn flower fields are also worth seeing.
The autumn flower fields are also worth seeing.

At Kanno Farm, a farm on a hill, the flowers are always in full bloom until mid-October. There are dozens of different kinds of flowers to enjoy. What catches your eye are the flower fields, where orange and yellow marigolds and white, purple and red salvia are boldly and beautifully planted. Among the flower fields, the flowers of vegetables such as potatoes and pumpkins also make their presence felt. The vegetables harvested here can be enjoyed at Kinkonkanno, a shop within the farm, in the form of corn soup, fried potatoes and buttered potatoes. This is a spot that will satisfy both your heart and your stomach.

Comments Local Guide
It's recommended for a leisurely stroll and photo opportunities. The farm shop also sells rare vegetables.
Kanno Farm
  • URLhttps://www.instagram.com/kanno_farm_official/
  • 住所Hokkaido Sorachi District Kamifurano Town West 12 Line North 36 RouteMAP
  • アクセスAbout 20 minutes walk from JR Bibaushi Station
  • 営業時間Mid-June to mid-October 9:00 to 17:00
  • 定休日None during this period
    *Please note that we may be closed temporarily depending on the weather. Please call us in advance to ensure that we can be closed.
    *Closed from late October to early June
  • TEL0167-45-9528
  • 駐車場free
Beautiful lavender fields on a hill
Beautiful lavender fields on a hill

Flower Land Kamifurano is located on a hill just off the national highway that connects Furano and Asahikawa. Beyond the lavender blooming all over the slopes is the Tokachi mountain range. At the base of the mountain, a typical Hokkaido rural landscape spreads out. We also recommend trying your hand at making things using lavender in the Experience workshop. There are a variety of activities that you can easily participate in, such as the "Good Sleep Cotton Pillow" (time required: about 10 minutes, 1,000 yen per person), where you can make a pillow with a gentle fragrance that has a relaxing effect using potpourri.

Take a tractor bus through the flower fields

The tractor bus operates from June to the end of September (travel time approximately 10 minutes)
The tractor bus operates from June to the end of September (travel time approximately 10 minutes)

As the name "Flower Land" suggests, a variety of flowers are in full bloom here. After the lavender blooms, the season for marigolds, salvia, and celosia begins in autumn. You can tour the gorgeous flower fields on a tractor-pulled sightseeing bus (fees apply). After enjoying the scenery, try the Furano melons and corn, which are in season until around the end of September.

Comments Local Guide
You can Experience the scent of flowers and the great outdoors of Hokkaido while riding on this cute bus!
Flower Land Kamifurano
  • URLhttp://flower-land.co.jp
  • 住所Hokkaido Sorachi District Kamifurano Town West 5 Line North 27 Route MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 10 minutes by car from JR Kamifurano Station
  • 営業時間March, April, November: 9:00-16:00 (closed on weekends and holidays)
    May, September, October: 9:00-17:00
    June, July, August: 9:00-18:00
    Flower garden opening period: June 1st to September 30th
  • 定休日December to February (closed)
  • 入場料Free admission
    Tractor bus for touring the park: 600 yen for adults, 400 yen for children (elementary school students), free for infants
  • TEL0167-45-9480
  • 駐車場free
Lavender fields spreading along the shores of Lake Kanayama
Lavender fields spreading along the shores of Lake Kanayama

Lake Kanayama was created by the construction of Kanayama Dam. It is filled with abundant water in a quiet mountain valley. Lake Kanayama Lavender Garden is located on the lakeside. For a short period from mid-July to early August each year, the garden is filled with lavender. Even in the vastness of Hokkaido, the combination of a lake and lavender is a spectacular sight that can only be found here. You can enjoy this precious landscape to your heart's content as you stroll along the garden paths.

Comments Local Guide
The beautiful contrast between the lake and the lush green mountains beyond the lavender fields is captivating. You can spend a very quiet and relaxing time here.

Canoeing Experience on Lake Kanayama

Easy Experience experience
Easy Experience experience

Lake Kanayama is also a treasure trove of Activity. Canoeing is recommended in the summer. You can paddle across the calm lake in a Canadian canoe. It's an incredibly exhilarating experience. There are guided Experience available, so anyone can easily try it.
The Kanayama Dam Observatory, located about a 10-minute drive away, offers a dynamic view of Lake Kanayama and Kanayama Dam together.

Lake Kanayama Lavender Garden

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