🌼 **Lavender Paradise: A Day Trip to Farm Tomita in Furano!** 🌿

#springitinerary #### **✨ Why Visit Farm Tomita?** ✅ **Iconic Lavender Fields** – Experience Japan’s most famous purple carpets (peak bloom: **mid-July to early August**). ✅ **Rainbow Flower Fields** – Not just lavender! Seasonal blooms like poppies, sunflowers, and cosmos. ✅ **Free Admission** – Enjoy the beauty without spending a yen (unless you shop/eat!). ✅ **Hokkaido Treats** – Lavender soft serve, fragrant teas, and handmade soaps. ✅ **Easy Access** – Just **2.5 hours from Sapporo** by train or car. --- ### **🚂 Day Trip Itinerary (Summer Edition)** #### **🌅 Morning: Sapporo → Furano** **7:00 AM** – Depart Sapporo by **car** (2.5 hours via Route 237) or **train** (JR Furano Line to Lavender Farm Station, 2.5-3 hours with transfers). **9:30 AM** – Arrive at **Farm Tomita** (15 min walk from Lavender Farm Station). #### **💜 10:00 AM – Explore the Lavender Fields** - **Irodori Field**: Rainbow-colored flower strips (best for photos!). - **Traditional Lavender Field**: Classic purple waves with Tokachi mountain views. - **Perfume House**: See lavender oil distillation and buy souvenirs. #### **🍦 12:00 PM – Lavender Treats & Lunch** - **Must-Try**: Lavender soft serve ice cream (**薰衣草ソフトクリーム**) at the café. - **Lavender Melon Soda**: A refreshing Hokkaido twist. - **Farm Café**: Try the lavender-infused curry or lavender lemonade. #### **🌸 1:30 PM – Nearby Attractions** - **Choei Lavender Farm** (5-min drive): Ropeway to panoramic views. - **Furano Cheese Factory**: Sample fresh cheese and ice cream. - **Ningle Terrace**: Forest craft village (great for gifts). #### **🚆 4:00 PM – Return to Sapporo** - Last direct train leaves around **5 PM** (check schedules!). --- ### **📌 Pro Tips:** - **Best Time to Visit**: **July** for lavender, **August** for sunflowers. - **Early Bird Wins**: Arrive before 10 AM to avoid crowds.