Trip to Hokkaido an Escape from Summer

என் உயிரினும் மேலான அன்னைக்கு சமர்ப்பணம்

Hokkaido is very famous in winter for its Snow and summer welcomes you with lot of flowers. This time I have visited central part of Hokkaido famous for its summer, which is Furano and Biei. Lavender fields in Furano and Blue pond in Biei are must do things here.
Biei:

If you want to enjoy the beautiful landscape at its best, then you should use Car to roam around.

It’s like a land of fairy tale, until I visit here, I didn't know this way of  saving grass after harvesting

Shirogane Pond or Blue Pond:

It is a man made pond, to protect the city from Mt.Tokaichi eruption this was built. Due to aluminum hydroxide in the water which makes the water blue all the time and even the water falls nearby which is also blue in color.

Hope some of you might have seen this somewhere, yes! of course! it is none other than Apple Mac computer Screen saver image, it was taken here

Panorama Road:

Shikisai-no-Oka:

Flower fields on the hill top with Mt.Tokaichi as background. Alpaca farm here, kids can enjoy feeding Alpacas

One can experience colorful rolling rainbow fields of various flowers.

Patchwork Road:

After blue pond we had a funny tree hunting trip, yes here Trees become famous after it was in advertisements 

Seven Star Tree:

Image of this tree was used in seven star Tabaco packet.The place is really loaded with lot of Tourists.

Huge barley field just opposite side of this makes you forgot yourself in the nature.

Parent & Child Tree:

3 oak trees on a hill, and those look like parents and a child in the middle. The trees stand out against the farm.

Furano:

It was looking like another planet, everywhere you can see lavender, Sunflower and Poppies fields. 

Farm Tomita:
Must do things in Furano. One of the oldest and a huge lavender farm. Farm Tomita is near to railway station so expect a huge crowd

You can experience the rolling rainbow field in between lavender fields. The souvenir shops here sell fresh lavenders.

Lavender East:

It is little far from busy lavender fields of Farm Tomita, You can enjoy tractor ride through lavender fields. 

It looks like lavender carpet in purple color for 14 hectares.  

Ningle Terrace:

Small shopping area near to prince hotel. After the entrance you will feel like you are deep inside the mountains.

Lot of craft shops where exhibited here. Themed shops also you can see like owls, mirror, candle etc.

Hot air balloon ride:

Unplanned things gives you big surprise. First time ever I said No! I can’t try! and this is when my partner was so much excited about flying in hot air balloon.

finally we have done it.
Roller Coaster Road:

I was wondering why this road is named like this until I visit there.it was like roller coaster ride but straight 4 km road,takes you up and down. its recommended to make a video while you pass this road

Wherever you stop you will have absolutely wonderful view of land, sky, mountains, road, and barley fields.

Hinode Lavender Field:

15 mins drive from Lavender East and top of the hill have and observation deck.

Middle of the lavender field have love bell which is popular among couples. 

Okamurasaki lavender type of lavender is blooming here.

Things for your Taste buds:
Tomita farm Melon House:

Lavender pudding with honey :

Lavender flavored soft cream from Lavender East:

Famous Farm Restaurant AZEMICHI YORIMICHI:
Expect a huge crowd here, if you want to eat limited item food , then you need to visit here very early and be in the queue, This is very near Lavender East . This disch is called Hotofu 

We had a chat with local people there and inquired for famous restaurant and that beautiful soul drove us through the mountains for 10 -15 mins and showed us the traditional restaurant .

lovely couple hosted lunch for us.

We totally enjoyed our Trip both in summer and in winter and as always Hokkaido soup curry wins our heart.

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Cheers!!!