Lavender Fields in Furano
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When you get off Lavender Station,
cross the tracks towards the melon greenhouses. Then turn left at the street,
go straight until you cross a bridge then turn right. By this time you'll see
the farm. The melon house is where you can enjoy some fresh cut melons for Y300
or 2 slices (green & red) for Y500, buy several pieces of a box full to
bring home, enjoy some soft serve ice cream and other goodies. there are more
goodies liked baked goods with melon like Melon bun. They also have a small
kiosk selling Hokkaido corn. You have an option between white or yellow corn
(Y600)
There are several areas of flower
fields such as the Hanabito, Sakiwai , Spring, and autumn. There is one that's
near the gift stores and food stalls. These flower field is on flat land. There
are lots of lavender already in full bloom. there is also areas where you can
watch or make potpourri and perfume also many gift shops and patches of flowers
you can admire.
The Hanabito House has the most of the souvenir options like
fresh, dried or potpourri lavender, lavender bath and sleep products, lavender
home products like candles, room spray, and oils. The rapport house and flower
house like in the gallery fleur and forest house have a variety of food items
for sale like lavender ice cream (Y250 cup/Y300 cone) lavender milk Popsicle
(Y190), lavender cream puff (Y250), melon ice cream, honey croissant, and fresh
melons.
You can also go to the flower patches
on the slope of the hill - The Irodori Field & Forest Field. This will be a
little more of a climb than the one near the main entrance. There is a snack
stall and small gift shop here too. On the slopes flower fields there are baby's
breath, poppies, cornflowers, and many other flowers. the other area is called
the traditional lavender garden.
Since the farms in the area are
working farms, make sure to stick to designated pathways as not to destroy the
plants. In Farm Tomita, there is rope act as borders.
Furano asides from it's lavender
fields also boasts it's wine and cheese products. The Furano Winery and Cheese
Factory are some must stops. Train stop closest is the Furano Station. They are
a bit of a walk from the stations so you can opt on taking a sightseeing bus or
a cab. These close a little early at around 5-6 depending on the season.
How to get there: This summer
season, you can ride the Lavender Express from Sapporo to Furano and vice
versa. There are a only a few trips so it's better to reserve seats if
possible. This special non-stop train cuts your travel to Furano to just 2
hours instead of 2 ½ hours (3 trains) via Ashikawa or 2 hr 10 mins (2 trains)
via Takikawa. You can also use the JR PASS, Hokkaido Pass, or the Furano-Biei
Ticket to explore around Sapporo, Furano, & Biei. For more
information on the train pass and train timetables you can visit the JR
Hokkaido Website.
Website:
Furano Tourism Website: http://www.furanotourism.com/en/
Farm Tomita: http://www.farm-tomita.co.jp/en/
Furano Winery: http://www.furanowine.jp/en
JR Hokkaido Website: http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
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