The Attractions of “Eastern & Northern Hokkaido” from Spring to Summer > Recommended Flower & Garden Spots
The Attractions of "Eastern & Northern Hokkaido" from Spring to Summer
Recommended
Flower & Garden Spots
Eastern & Northern Hokkaido are dotted with beautiful gardens and parks where colorful flowers bloom from spring to summer.
Here we will show you some recommended spots to enjoy the scenery of flowers in harmony with the majestic nature.
〜｢Recommended Flower & Garden Spots in “Eastern Hokkaido”〜
1
Shibazakura Takinoue Park
From early to late May, moss phlox blooms all over the hills, filling the town with its sweet fragrance. This moss phlox started out as just a mandarin orange box of seedlings, and has now grown into a huge colony covering 100,000 square meters (24.7 ac).
■Tips of Sightseeing
Helicopter sightseeing flights are also available during the Moss Phlox Festival.
Helicopter sightseeing flights are also available during the Moss Phlox Festival.
Location：2358-1, Motomachi, Takinoue-cho, Hokkaido
2
Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park
In the vast park with a total area of 12.5 ha (30.8 ac), approximately 700,000 tulips of 200 varieties bloom in full glory from early to late May. From the Dutch windmill-shaped observation deck, you can see a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery created by colorful flowers.
■Tips of Sightseeing
The electric bus “Tupitto” will take you around the vast tulip fields.
The electric bus “Tupitto” will take you around the vast tulip fields.
Location：Tonden-shigaichi, Kamiyubetsu, Yubetsu-cho, Hokkaido
3
Onneyu Onsen Tsutsuji Park
The park is home to a colony of Siberian purple azalea, a designated Hokkaido natural monument. approximately 70,000 rhododendrons (280,000 flowers) bloom in full glory in early May. The park has a cycling path and a grassy area, and visitors can enjoy bird watching and forest bathing.
■Tips of Sightseeing
At the Azalea Festival held in early May, you can stroll through a tunnel of flowers created by the azaleas and watch stage shows.
At the Azalea Festival held in early May, you can stroll through a tunnel of flowers created by the azaleas and watch stage shows.
Location：Onneyu Onsen Rubeshibe-cho, Kitami, Hokkaido
4
Abashiri Quasi-National Park, Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden
This natural flower field spreads across a long, narrow sand dune between the Sea of Okhotsk and Lake Tofutsu. About 40 kinds of flowers bloom here from June to August. At this time of year, the Ezo-sukashi lilies, Ezo day lilies, Rugosa roses, and Japanese black lilies are in full bloom, attracting many tourists.
■Tips of Sightseeing
From the observation deck in the park, you can enjoy the scenery throughout the four seasons, including a panoramic view of the Shiretoko Mountain Range, Mt. Shari, and the Sea of Okhotsk.
From the observation deck in the park, you can enjoy the scenery throughout the four seasons, including a panoramic view of the Shiretoko Mountain Range, Mt. Shari, and the Sea of Okhotsk.
Location：217 Hamakoshimizu, Koshimizu-cho, Hokkaido
5
Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park
From mid-May to early June, the extensive hills are covered in pink moss phlox, creating a beautiful pink carpet-like landscape. The park also has a variety of facilities, including a go-kart circuit, fishing pond, and campsite, making it a fun place even for families with kids.
■Tips of Sightseeing
The pink torii (shrine gate) of Yamatsumi Shrine, located among the moss pinks, is a popular photogenic spot.
The pink torii (shrine gate) of Yamatsumi Shrine, located among the moss pinks, is a popular photogenic spot.
Location：393 Suehiro, Higasimokoto, Ozora-cho, Hokkaido
6
Tokachi Millennium Forest
There are four gardens on a vast expanse at the foot of the Hidaka Mountains where you can enjoy seasonal flowers and scenery. In addition to flower viewing, there are also a variety of activities available here, such as Segway guided tours and cheese-making experiences.
■Tips of Sightseeing
The shop in the park offers local specialties that can only be found here, such as originally produced cheese and honey made from local ingredients.
The shop in the park offers local specialties that can only be found here, such as originally produced cheese and honey made from local ingredients.
Location：Minami 10-sen, Haobi, Shimizu-cho, Hokkaido
7
Manabe Garden
The large site of approximately 82,600 square meters (20 ac) features three theme gardens: a Japanese garden, a Western-style garden, and a landscape garden. Thousands of species of plants from all over the world are planted here, allowing you to observe the changing scenery throughout the seasons.
■Tips of Sightseeing
Rare cultivars and seedlings can be purchased at the garden center on the site.
Rare cultivars and seedlings can be purchased at the garden center on the site.
Location：Higashi 2-sen 6, Inada-cho, Obihiro, Hokkaido
8
Tokachi Hills
Located on top of a small hill, the garden raises a wide variety of plants, including seasonal flowers, fruit trees, and herbs. There is a cafe with a theme of “agriculture” and “food” that serves dishes made with fresh ingredients harvested in the garden.
■Tips of Sightseeing
The gift shop has a wide variety of products that can only be found here, including handmade items and gardening goods made by local artists.
The gift shop has a wide variety of products that can only be found here, including handmade items and gardening goods made by local artists.
Location：13-5, Nisshin, Makubetsu-cho, Hokkaido
9
Shichiku Garden
The 59,504 square meter (14.7 ac) garden spreads across the countryside of the Tokachi Plain, where approximately 2,500 species of flowers bloom in every season. The garden also has restaurants and gift shops to attract visitors.
■Tips of Sightseeing
Flower seedlings, flowering trees, souvenirs, and more items can be purchased at the gift shops in the garden.
Flower seedlings, flowering trees, souvenirs, and more items can be purchased at the gift shops in the garden.
Location：107 Nishi 4-sen, Biei-cho, Obihiro, Hokkaido
10
Rokka no Mori
Located at the southern end of the Hokkaido Garden Path, this garden covers an area of approximately 100,000 square meters (24.7 ac) and is filled with wildflowers blooming in every season. There are art museums and galleries throughout the park, allowing you to enjoy nature and art at the same time.
■Tips of Sightseeing
At the cafe, you can have Marusei butter sandwiches delivered straight from the factory.
At the cafe, you can have Marusei butter sandwiches delivered straight from the factory.
Location：249-6, Tokiwa, Nakasatsunai-mura, Hokkaido
〜Recommended Flower & Garden Spots in “Northern Hokkaido”〜
1
Ueno Farm
Taking advantage of Hokkaido’s climate, the English-style garden is filled with beautiful seasonal flowers in full bloom. There are a variety of areas within the park, and the Gnome Garden and the view from the top of the hill are particularly popular. This place provides you with such beautiful scenery and a relaxing space.
■Tips of Sightseeing
The garden with its fairytale atmosphere is popular as a photogenic spot.
The garden with its fairytale atmosphere is popular as a photogenic spot.
Location：186-2, 16-chome, Nagayama-cho, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
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Daisetsu Mori no Garden
The garden, spreading across a hilly area overlooking the majestic mountains, is home to approximately 900 species of colorful flowers. The natural beauty of the four seasons can be observed in a variety of areas, including the “Forest Flower Garden” and “Forest Guest House.”
■Tips of Sightseeing
The landscape harmonizes with colorful flowers and forests, with the majestic Daisetsuzan Mountains sprawling in the background.
The landscape harmonizes with colorful flowers and forests, with the majestic Daisetsuzan Mountains sprawling in the background.
Location：841-8, Shirakawa, Kamikawa-cho, Hokkaido
3
Shikisai no Oka
In the large flower fields on the hills, about 30 kinds of flowers bloom from spring to autumn, creating a colorful landscape. It also features tractor buses and an alpaca ranch, letting you have a variety of experiences.
■Tips of Sightseeing
The contrast between the colorful flower fields and the majestic scenery of Mt. Daisetsu is a must-see.
The contrast between the colorful flower fields and the majestic scenery of Mt. Daisetsu is a must-see.
Location：Dai 3, Shinsei, Biei-cho, Hokkaido
4
Kanno Farm
This tourist farm is located along National Highway 237. Over 30 kinds of flowers, including lavender and salvia, fully bloom from mid-June to mid-October. Lavender goods and agricultural products can be purchased at the gift shop in the garden.
■Tips of Sightseeing
You can have freshly picked vegetables such as potato with butter at the shop.
You can have freshly picked vegetables such as potato with butter at the shop.
5
Flower Land Kamifurano
The field with a total area of 100,000 square meters (24.7 ac) is filled with seasonal flowers. The tractor bus lets you take a leisurely ride around the flower fields. You can also enjoy craft experiences using lavender.
■Tips of Sightseeing
Activities such making your own original pillow using buckwheat husks and lavender potpourri are popular.
Activities such making your own original pillow using buckwheat husks and lavender potpourri are popular.
Location：Kita 27-go, Nishi 5-sen, Kamifurano-cho, Hokkaido
6
Hinode Lavender Park
The lavender fields, spreading across the hills, turn a vibrant purple color from late June to early August, and fill the air with a pleasant scent. From the observation deck, you can view a magnificent scenery of the lavender fields spreading out to the west and the Tokachi mountain range stretching to the east.
■Tips of Sightseeing
The “Bell of Love” on the observation deck is a popular photogenic spot for couples.
The “Bell of Love” on the observation deck is a popular photogenic spot for couples.
Location：Kita 27-go, Higasi 1-sen, Kamifurano-cho, Hokkaido
7
Farm Tomita Lavender East
The entire surface of the lavender fields turn into purple color in mid-July. The lavender bus takes you around the fields filled with refreshing scent and beautiful scenery.
■Tips of Sightseeing
You can see a spectacular view with the Tokachi mountain range from the lavender bus.
You can see a spectacular view with the Tokachi mountain range from the lavender bus.
Location ：Kita 16-go, Higashi 6-sen, Kamifurano-cho, Hokkaido
8
Hokuseiyama Lavender Garden
The slopes of the hill, which is the symbol of the town, are covered with flower fields with four types of lavender, sunflowers, marigolds, salvia, and more. On the way to the top on the sightseeing lift, you can see colorful flowers blooming right below you.
■Tips of Sightseeing
From the observatory at the top of the hill, you get to see a panoramic view of the Tokachi mountain range and the rural landscape of the Furano Basin.
From the observatory at the top of the hill, you get to see a panoramic view of the Tokachi mountain range and the rural landscape of the Furano Basin.
Location：1-41, Miyamachi, Nakafurano-cho, Hokkaido
9
Farm Tomita
This is Hokkaido’s most famous lavender garden. The best season is from late June to early August. The spectacular sight of purple lavender spreading all over the place will surely make you overwhelmed. In addition to lavender, poppies, marigolds, salvia, etc. are also grown.
■観光のポイント
The limited edition products such as soaps, perfumes, and sweets made of lavender are popular souvenirs.
The limited edition products such as soaps, perfumes, and sweets made of lavender are popular souvenirs.
Location：Kita 15-go, Kisen, Nakafurano-cho, Hokkaido
10
Picnic Garden
A total of 450 varieties of flowers bloom in the vast garden throughout the seasons. “Wind Garden”, which is known as a filming location of a Japanese drama, attracts many of the fans as a sacred site.
■Tips of Sightseeing
Photogenic spots such as the “Sky Blue Door” and “Seven-colored Chair” are popular.
Photogenic spots such as the “Sky Blue Door” and “Seven-colored Chair” are popular.
Location：Nakagoryo, Furano, Hokkaido
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