Nakafurano, Hokkaidō

The location of Nakafurano in Kamikawa Subprefecture.

Nakafurano (中富良野町, Nakafurano-chō^?) is a town located in Sorachi District, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.

As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,673 and a density of 52.69 persons per km². The total area is 108.70 km².

Lavender & Farm Tomita

Lavender field in Nakafurano

Furano is famous for its numerous fields of lavender. Farm Tomita (ファーム富田) is one of the many farms in the area which create this reputation by planting giant fields of lavender and other colourful crops such as tulips. Left is a picture of one of the many scenic vistas available to tourists who visit the farm. The farm also sells many products based on the lavender it produces, from lavender scented candles and soap to lavender flavoured drinks and ice cream.

External links

• Town website in Japanese
• Welcome to FARM TOMITA

Coordinates: 43°24′N 142°26′E / 43.4°N 142.433°E / 43.4; 142.433