The city created the Furano Lavender no Mori, lavender
field, in order to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its
municipal government. The lavender is seen by many
visitors every summer in Hokkaido’s city of Furano. The
wind carries the lavender’s pleasant aroma, seducing its
guests in its fields and hills of violet ardor. Though it has
not been a full century since it was cultivated and brought
to Hokkaido, the Lavender has become one of the most
popular tourist attractions in Hokkaido. This is particularly
because the prices of imported lavender have decreased,
which allows farmers to expand their lands full of
lavender. Also, thanks to the location and climate of
Furano, lavender is able to grow and flourish in this
location; lavender is difficult to cultivate in areas of high
humidity and temperatures, which is not the case in
Furano.
The recommended and best locations to view lavender
fields are farms like that of Farm Tomita and its
associated field, Lavender East. There are plenty of
busses that transport visitors to visit the lavender fields,
and shops, cafes, and souvenir shops in case guests
want to do a little shopping. Also, if guests want to take a
break from walking, short rides can be taken on the
Lavender Bus; imagine riding through lavender fields and
taking pictures while breathing in the scenery of these
extensive and vibrant fields. If you want to see lavender
and other flowers without the hustle and bustle, then you
can go to Flower Land in Kamifurano. Here they have a
craft-making experience where you can make a lavender
pillow. All you will need to make it is lavender potpourri,
cotton and pillow case. They also offer a tractor bus to go
through the flower fields.
