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°ECoordinates: 43°24′N 142°26′E / 43.400°N 142.433°E | |
| 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 |
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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
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.
External links
Media related to Nakafurano, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons- Town website (Japanese)
- Welcome to FARM TOMITA
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