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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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Hokkaido, Japan · Asia
Asahikawa sits on the route: 15 minutes from Takasu, 47km from Furano Lavender Fields.
Asahikawa is a city located in Hokkaido, Japan. With a population of 333,530, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Asahikawa 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 Asahikawa to your route.
Asahikawa (旭川市, Asahikawa-shi) is a city in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of the subprefecture, and the second-largest city in Hokkaido after Sapporo. It has been a core city since April 1, 2000. The city is currently well known for the Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa ramen, and its ski resort.Read more
On July 31, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 321,906, with 173,961 households, and a population density of 431 persons per km2 (1,100 persons per mi2). The total area is 747.66 km2 (288.67 sq mi).
Asahikawa was designated a "Design City" by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network project on October 31, 2019, on the occasion of World Cities’ Day.
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Asahikawa is located in Hokkaido, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 43.7706 latitude, 142.3649 longitude.
Asahikawa has a population of approximately 333,530 people, making it a city 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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