Nakafurano, Hokkaido

Nakafurano
中富良野町
Town

Location of Nakafurano in Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture)
Nakafurano

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 43°24′N 142°26′E / 43.400°N 142.433°E / 43.400; 142.433Coordinates: 43°24′N 142°26′E / 43.400°N 142.433°E / 43.400; 142.433
Country Japan
Region Hokkaido
Prefecture Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture)
District Sorachi
Area
  Total 108.70 km2 (41.97 sq mi)
Population (2008)
  Total 5,673
  Density 52/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.furano.ne.jp/nakafurano/

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

As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,673 and a density of 52 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.

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