Tomita Farm & Furano Tour: Flower Fields & Lavender

Walk through 15 hectares of blooming flowers, then climb to views of the Furano Basin and mountains

This nine to ten hour tour from Sapporo drives through Hokkaido's flower country, stopping at Tomita Farm's lavender fields, Shikisai-no-Oka's multicolored gardens, the turquoise Shirogane Blue Pond, and Herb Garden Furano. A live guide in English, Japanese or Chinese leads the route. Buffet lunch with fresh local ingredients is optional at checkout, and the pace is self-guided at each stop so you spend as much time as you want in the fields.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Biei and Furano flower fields

• Drive along Roller Coaster Road
• Visit Shirogane Blue Pond
• Explore Herb Garden Furano
• Walk through Shikisai no Oka flower fields
• Spend time at Tomita Farm
• Enjoy buffet lunch with local ingredients

The experience

The day starts with a drive along Roller Coaster Road in Biei, where the undulating terrain creates the sensation of a thrilling ride and opens up views of rolling hills and expansive countryside. You'll stop to photograph the landscape, then move on to Shirogane Blue Pond, where the water's turquoise color comes from natural minerals. Withstanding birch and larch trees stand partially submerged in the surreal setting, and designated paths let you walk at your own pace.

Tomita Farm is the heart of the tour: 15 hectares of vibrant flower fields with over 30 varieties of blooms, famous for lavender in summer. You can stroll through the gardens or take a tractor ride for a broader view, then climb to the top of the fields for panoramic views of the Furano Basin and Tokachidake Mountains. The farm also has a distillery where you can learn how lavender oil is made, and a shop selling lavender ice cream and essential oils.

Shikisai-no-Oka and Herb Garden Furano round out the stops: the first spreads across rolling hills with seasonal flowers like tulips and sunflowers creating a patchwork of colors, while the second offers aromatic gardens, an on-site café serving herbal teas, and a gift shop. There's no compulsory dining or shopping, so you choose whether to eat the buffet lunch and how long to linger at each site. The schedule may shift depending on traffic and weather.

What’s included

• Drive along Roller Coaster Road in Biei with stops for photography.
• entry to Tomita Farm's 15-hectare flower fields with the option to take a tractor ride.
• access to the lavender distillery and farm shop.
• visits to Shikisai-no-Oka's multicolored flower gardens, Shirogane Blue Pond, and Herb Garden Furano with its café and gift shop.
• a live guide in English, Japanese or Chinese.
• optional buffet lunch with fresh local ingredients (choose at checkout).

Options for this experience

4 options

Without lunchGuide in English, Chinese or Japanese · 08:10Departure point: Ōdōri Station, Japan, 060-0042 北海道札幌市Chuo Ward, Ōdōrinishi, ２−２

Without Lunch-MP (SOH)Guide in English, Chinese or Japanese · 07:50Departure point: Sapporo Oriental Hotel, 4-chōme-422番地41 Minami 8 Jōnishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0808, Japan

Buffet Lunch-MP(SOH)Guide in English, Chinese or Japanese · 07:50Departure point: Sapporo Oriental Hotel, 4-chōme-422番地41 Minami 8 Jōnishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0808, Japan

With LunchGuide in English, Chinese or Japanese · 08:10Departure point: Ōdōri Station, Japan, 060-0042 北海道札幌市Chuo Ward, Ōdōrinishi, ２−２

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:50 and 08:10

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TrevoTour Travels

Is this one for you?The self-guided pace at each stop means you linger in the fields as long as you want, rather than moving through on a fixed schedule. If you prefer to explore the flower gardens at your own speed and skip the group dining, this tour gives you that freedom while the guide handles the route and the driving.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Japanese and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the drive from Sapporo to the flower fields?

The total tour runs nine to ten hours from Sapporo, which includes travel time to and from the sites in Biei and Furano.

What can I do at Tomita Farm besides walk through the flowers?

Tomita Farm offers a tractor ride for a broader view of the fields, a distillery where you can see how lavender oil is made, and a shop selling lavender-themed products like ice cream and essential oils.

Is the buffet lunch included, or do I have to pay extra?

Buffet lunch with fresh local ingredients from Biei Furano is optional. You choose at checkout whether to add it or tour without it.

What makes Shirogane Blue Pond's water so blue?

Natural minerals in the water create the striking turquoise color. The pond is surrounded by lush forests with partially submerged birch and larch trees, making it a tranquil spot for photography.

Can I spend as much time as I want at each flower field?

Yes. The tour is self-guided at each stop, so you set the pace and decide how long to explore Tomita Farm, Shikisai-no-Oka, Herb Garden Furano and the other sites.