Heaven is flower fields in Furano, Japan

Written by Bessie about Japan. Feelin' happy

One of the things I was most excited for on our trip to Hokkaido, Japan was the fields of flowers. Furano is known for its lavender fields, and loads of them. While the lavender was just out of full bloom, the array of flowers that filled Farm Tomito left me ecstatic.

delicious lavender ice cream also enhanced the euphoria.

I'm not nearly the flower experts that my Dad and stepmom are, but I've attempted to label some of the flowers. I'm hoping people can fill in the gaps!

At the Autumn Field; sage, purple ones?, red cosmos?

dragon fly on pretty purple flowers; orange and yellow marigolds

Red and pink poppies near the Forest House; yellow California Poppies in the Hanibito Field

lavender fields

The well-known Iroidori Field with red poppies and lots of other pretty flowers :)

Another view of the Iroidori Field

What do they do with all the flowers? Boil them to make perfumes, soap, etc., They draw huge crowds to see the blooming action. I'd definitely recommend it!
Farm Tomita in Furano, Hokkaido, Japan

Lavender Distillery; woman bottling perfumes

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August 03, 2009 DADDIO: Awesome natural stripes and euphoria of radiant colors. You have found another piece of heaven on earth. These photos are an inspiration to all who would dare to dream and travel!!! STRIVE ON!

August 03, 2009 Linda: Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! Your flower identification seemed right on the money.....so I guess you WERE listening all those years and trips to Alsip Nursery. :) :) What a wonderful activity for your Japanese adventure. The work that goes into maintaining that flower farm is mind boggling.....machines cannot do much of that! It is mostly hand work.

August 04, 2009 Bessie: You and Dad would have loved this place. And yes, I can't imagine how much work it is to maintain. I was working up a sweat holding my ice cream cone.

August 04, 2009 Kate: I think I have a picture of me standing next to the Farm Tomita sign from 3 years ago, almost to the date of your trip. So glad you enjoyed your trip to Hokkaido :).

August 05, 2009 Bessie: we should photo shop those together somehow! ;) was a great trip recommendation!

August 04, 2009 Rose P.: I have never seen such beautiful pictures of flower fields in my life. The views are absolutely amazing! What a fabulous travel experience you are having. Enjoy it to the fullest!

August 17, 2009 mumsie: Drop-dead gorgeous ribbons of color!

September 09, 2010 mabel: Furano is definitely on top of my must-see list. Those are amazing photos :) (And love your blog too!)

May 19, 2011 mrs schneeberger: gorgeous!

November 22, 2011 Japanese Wanderer: This pictures are beautiful! I really like the manicured look of these flower fields, a lot of work must have gone into them. I didn't even know there's such a thing as lavender ice-cream, but it sounds (and looks) delicious!

Heaven is flower fields in Furano, Japan

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