JP · Hokkaido · 43.35°N 142.38°E

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Purple lavender fields in summer, powder snow in winter. Pretty in every season.

Best time
Mid to late July for lavender at its peak, and June to September for other flowers. December to March for skiing.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to New Chitose Airport near Sapporo (about 7.5 hours direct, or via Tokyo), then about 2 hours by car from Sapporo. Asahikawa Airport is closer, about an hour away. Trains from Sapporo need a change, with seasonal direct services in summer.
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JP · Hokkaidofurano43.35°N 142.38°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Purple lavender fields in summer, powder snow in winter. Pretty in every season.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingFuranoJP, Hokkaido
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≈ 6,002 km from KL, as the crow flies
Furano Snow Resort Kitanomine aria (Hokkaido, JAPAN)富良野スキー場北の峰ゲレンデ (北海道富良野市)

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A farming town in the middle of Hokkaido, known across Japan for its lavender fields, a long-running TV drama and good skiing. Together with neighbouring Biei, it's the island's classic summer countryside trip.

Makan

  1. Furano melonSweet, juicy melons in summer from the farm stalls.Map ↗
  2. Lavender soft servePale purple soft serve sold at the lavender farms.Map ↗
  3. Omu curryFurano's local take on omelette rice with curry.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Farm TomitaThe best-known lavender farm, with rainbow stripes of flowers in summer.Map ↗
  2. BieiRolling hills and patchwork fields next door, plus the Blue Pond.Map ↗
  3. Ningle TerraceA cluster of log-cabin craft shops in the forest, prettiest at dusk.Map ↗
  4. Furano Ski ResortGood powder with fewer crowds than Niseko.Map ↗
  5. Furano Cheese FactoryTry local cheese and ice cream, and see how they're made.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Rent a car. The farms are spread out and buses are limited.
  • In July, get to the popular farms early to beat the tour buses.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.