Nakafurano Town

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Located in the Furano Basin in the heart of Hokkaido, Nakafurano Town is globally renowned as the "Sacred Land of Lavender." Home to the famous Farm Tomita, which pioneered the region's lavender boom, the town sees its rolling hills blanketed in a vibrant purple carpet every summer, drawing countless visitors from around the world. Framed by the majestic Tokachidake Mountain Range, the landscape features idyllic pastoral scenery and patchwork flower fields that soothe the soul. In winter, the slopes of Mount Hokusei transform into a snowy ski resort. Nakafurano is a floral paradise where anyone can immerse themselves in the rich blessings of nature and experience a peaceful, distinctly Hokkaido lifestyle throughout the seasons.

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【北海道中富良野町】なかふプロモーション動画

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Nakafurano Town

ナカフライフをおすそわけ。

ナカフライフをおすそわけ。

Nakafurano Tourism Association

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田園風景のある暮らし

Nakafurano Tourism Association

Nakafurano Town

Address
9-1 Honmachi, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido 071-0752 Japan
Website
https://nakafukanko.com/
Operator
Nakafurano Tourism Association

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