scenic viewpoint
Furano Lavender Fields
Rolling hills of vivid purple lavender and rainbow flower fields in central Hokkaido, peaking in a spectacular display each July.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Hokkaido, Japan · Asia
Shimizu sits on the route: 15 minutes from Shintoku, 55km from Furano Lavender Fields.
Shimizu is a town located in Hokkaido, Japan. With a population of 9,784, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shimizu 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 Shimizu to your route.
Shimizu (清水町, Shimizu-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 December 2025, the town had an estimated population of 8631 in 4314 households, and a population density of 21 people per km2. The total area of the town is 402.25 km2 (155.31 sq mi).
The name Shimizu is taken from theRead more
Japanese translation of the Ainu word "Pekerebetsu", which means bright clean river.
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Shimizu is located in Hokkaido, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 43.0061 latitude, 142.8847 longitude.
Shimizu has a population of approximately 9,784 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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