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Furano Lavender Fields
Rolling hills of vivid purple lavender and rainbow flower fields in central Hokkaido, peaking in a spectacular display each July.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Hokkaido, Japan · Asia
Akabira sits on the route: 5 minutes from Utashinai, 35km from Furano Lavender Fields.
Akabira is a town located in Hokkaido, Japan. With a population of 14,214, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Akabira sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Akabira to your route.
Akabira (赤平市, Akabira-shi) is a city located in central Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name comes from the Ainu language but the meaning is uncertain; possibly it means "mountain ridge" or "cliff".
As of January 2024, the city has a population of 8,709 people living in 5,333 households. The total area isRead more
129.88 km2. The city was once a prosperous coal-mining city, its population reaching 59,430 in 1960. The population has been gradually declining. There have been efforts to create tourism around the city's coal mining heritage and other sights in order to strengthen the local economy. Other than that, there are also hot springs and campsites.
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Akabira is located in Hokkaido, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 43.5514 latitude, 142.0531 longitude.
Akabira has a population of approximately 14,214 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Rolling hills of vivid purple lavender and rainbow flower fields in central Hokkaido, peaking in a spectacular display each July.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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