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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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Hokkaido, Japan · Asia
Higashikawa sits on the route: 10 minutes from Higashikagura, 41km from Furano Lavender Fields.
Higashikawa is a town located in Hokkaido, Japan. With a population of 8,314, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Higashikawa 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 Higashikawa to your route.
Higashikawa (東川町, Higashikawa-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 8,092, and a density of 33 persons per km2. The total area is 247.06 km2.
Higashikawa declared itself a photo town (写真の町, shashin no machi) in the 1980s and hasRead more
done much to sponsor photography since, notably the annually awarded Higashikawa Prizes.
In recent years, the number of cafes, general stores, wineries, vineyards, sake breweries, etc. has increased due to population growth resulting from increased immigration from all over the country. More young people are visiting as tourists. In terms of population growth in 2021, it ranked first in Hokkaido.
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Higashikawa is located in Hokkaido, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 43.6990 latitude, 142.5103 longitude.
Higashikawa has a population of approximately 8,314 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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