Hokkaido Japan - The Island Of Flowers

In the spring and summer, fields of colorful flowers enchant visitors to the Japanese island of Hokkaido

WHILE MAY BELONGS TO LILIES OF THE VALLEY,  JULY IS THE MONTH OF PURPLE LAVENDER FLOWERS

As spring gives way to summer, the Japanese island of Hokkaido is carpeted with flowers. Located in the north of Japan, Hokkaido Island has long been one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations.

Japanese people associate this island with lilies of the valley, for Suzuran Park is famous for these delicate flowers. In early May, the first bell-shaped flowers appear, like fairy kisses in the greenery. Lying at the foot of Mount Poroshiri­dake – the highest peak of the Hidaka Range – Suzuran Park is embraced by boundless greenery and flowers. Dubbed “stairway to heaven” in Japan­ese, the sweet white lilies of the valley re­mind us of purity and joy. In the warm breezes of May, these flowers evoke new romance and happiness.

While May belongs to lilies of the val­ley, July is the month of purple lavender. For half a century, the island’s fields have turned purple with these fragrant blos­soms. At the Tomita Farm, visitors will find themselves in a scene of breathtaking beauty. Each flower season, the mighty Tokachi mountain range is draped in ro­mantic charm. Looking down from the mountain top, visitors can’t help but mar­vel at the rainbow of flowers below. Here, fields are also devoted to golden mustard flowers, little marigolds and flamboyant salvias that remain fresh all year long. In­haling the mist-drenched breeze on Tokachi Mount, visitors are amazed by nature’s majesty.

Visitors can board the Furuka-Biei Norokko train and travel between the flower fields. Street side cafes flank nar­row lanes, perfuming the wind with the scent of freshly brewed coffee. Getting off the train at the Lavender Batake Train Station, visitors can buy cups of coffee from simple stalls and eat laven­der-flavored ice cream while admiring the purple fields.

The Tomita Farm on Hokkaido is also known for its gallery and shop sell­ing products made out of lavender and other dried flowers. Visitors to this col­orful island will leave with magical memories.

by MAIKA with Love from Hokkaido – Japan

Hokkaido Japan - The Island Of Flowers
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