Furano Lavender Fields — Purple Summer Waves

Published: Jun 3, 2026

Updated: Jun 3, 2026

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Furano Lavender Fields — Purple Summer Waves

Furano's lavender fields (富良野ラベンダー畑) transform the Tokachi mountain foothills into rolling purple waves each summer (July-early August). Farm Tomita (ファーム富田), the region's most famous lavender farm, cultivates seven different flower fields in stripes of purple lavender, pink phlox, white baby's breath, orange California poppies, and red salvia. The signature view from the hillside showcases the 'Rainbow Field' with Mt. Tokachi in the background.

Lavender cultivation began in Furano in the 1950s for perfume oil production. When synthetic oils replaced natural lavender, the fields nearly vanished until Farm Tomita's owner promoted them as a tourist attraction in the 1970s. Today, Furano's lavender is Japan's most iconic flower landscape, attracting 1 million visitors each summer.

Opening Hours

Farm Tomita 8:30–17:00 (July–August until 18:00). Free access.

Closed: Open daily year-round (lavender blooms June–August; winter grounds accessible but dormant).

Entrance Fee

Free entry. Lavender soft-serve ¥300. Essential oil ¥1,500–3,000.

Best Season

July 10–25 for peak lavender bloom; weekday mornings (before 10:00) for fewer crowds

Visit Duration

1–2 hours for Farm Tomita; 3–4 hours for multi-farm flower tour

Getting There

Access Information

Farm Tomita: Kisenkita 15, Nakafurano, Sorachi District. 7-min walk from Lavender-batake Station (seasonal JR stop, July-August only). Free admission, open 8:30-17:00 (July-Aug until 18:00). Best viewing: mid-July (peak lavender bloom).

Insider Guide

Premium

**Bloom timing:** Early lavender blooms late June to early July (lighter purple, smaller crowds). Full bloom is July 10-25 (deep purple, intense fragrance, maximum crowds). Late season (July 26-Aug 10