Farm Tomita, Furano

A paradise for flower lovers

Nicole Bauer Sep 20, 2012 - 1分鐘閱讀時間

You can walk around the farm as long as you like—for free

Next to the flower fields farmers are bringing in the potatoes

Lavender is the farm's focus in July; however, they stick to purple all year round

Especially beautiful in contrast to a blue sky

On a clear day you can see the Tokachi mountain range too—what a great scenery!

Farm Tomita is a fascinating flower farm near Furano in central Hokkaido. The focus clearly lies on the cultivation of lavender and the production of original lavender essential oil; however, you can enjoy all kinds of beautiful and perfectly aligned flowers outside the winter months. I went there in the middle of September and it was still so beautiful. Go there in July for the lavender fields, this must be absolutely spectacular—and don't forget to try the lavender soft ice cream!

Nicole Bauer @nicole.bauer

Travelling abroad to discover new places, getting to know different cultures and learning foreign languages has always been my passion. I was born and raised in Germany; however, for a few years now I've been very lucky to be able to spend my life abroad. I lived for some time in England and Ital...