🌿 Solo Escape to Farm Tomita Lavender Fields (East)

#summervacay **📍 Where?** Nakafurano, Hokkaido (2.5h from Sapporo) **🌸 Best Time?** **Mid-July** for peak lavender bloom & purple haze --- ### **✨ Why Visit Farm Tomita East?** - **Less Crowded** than the main farm, with the **same breathtaking views** - **Lavender Soft Serve Ice Cream** 🍦 – A must-try Hokkaido specialty - **Photo Paradise** – Endless rows of purple against Tokachi mountain backdrop - **Summer Festivals** – Live music, local crafts, and lavender workshops (July only) --- ### **🚆 Solo Traveler Access** 1. **From Sapporo:** - Take JR Furano Line to **Lavender Farm Station** (2.5h) - Or rent a car for flexibility (scenic Route 237 drive) 2. **From Furano:** - Local bus or taxi (15min) **💡 Pro Tip:** Buy the **Furano-Biei Free Pass** if exploring multiple farms! --- ### **🌞 Perfect Solo Itinerary** - **7:00 AM** – Sunrise among lavender (best lighting + no crowds) - **9:00 AM** – Lavender soft serve at **Farm Tomita Café** - **11:00 AM** – Walk to **Choei Lavender Farm** (10min away, even quieter) - **1:00 PM** – Picnic with Furano melon & local cheese - **3:00 PM** – Visit **Tomita Melon House** for sweet treats --- ### **📸 Best Photo Spots (Solo-Friendly!)** ✅ **Lavender East Slope** – Sweeping purple waves ✅ **Wooden Observation Deck** – Elevated Tokachi mountain views ✅ **Lavender & Sunflower Combo Field** (Late July-August) --- ### **💡 Essential Tips for Solo Travelers** ✔ **Pack light** – Sunscreen, hat, and a **mini tripod** for selfies ✔ **Weekdays > Weekends** – Avoid tour groups ✔ **Check bloom status** on Farm Tomita’s website before going --- ### **🌿 Nearby Solo Adventures** - **Blue Pond (Biei)** – Surreal blue waters (1h drive) - **Furano Cheese Factory** – Free tastings! - **Ningle Terrace** – Forest craft village (evening fairy lights) --- ### **📌 Hashtags for Your Lavender Journey** #solojapan #hokkaidolavender #farmtomita #hiddenfurano #purpleparadise --- **🌸 Solo Traveler’s Moment:** "Walking alone through endless lavender, the sweet scent in the air, and the distant hum of bees—this is summer magic in Hokkaido." **Will you chase the lavender or the ice cream first?** 🍦💜 Comment below!