We chose May in order to catch the last of the spring blossoms in Japan and were lucky to still catch them in their last blooms. It was a lovely sight to watch spring blossoms raining down whenever the wind blows.
Otaru - a lovely town about 45 mins train ride from Sapporo. I loved the "Back in time" feel of the town with its western style buildings mingling with old Japanese architecture.
The most lovely sight in Otaru is this famous canel.
One of the stops along our self-drive
One of the stops along our self-drive
The view of this lake is fabulous. If only the skies were not so downcasted. But the lake sort of evoked a feel of beauty in desolation
Mom and Dad at the lake
Furano - where the Lavender grows
Tomita farm
Newly planted Lavender - by summer there'll be a sea of them
Quaint huts near our hotel, feels like a fairy tale
Quiet evening in the streets of Furano
Lovely curry shop in Furano
Mom and Dad at the lake
Furano - where the Lavender grows
Tomita farm
Newly planted Lavender - by summer there'll be a sea of them
Quaint huts near our hotel, feels like a fairy tale
Quiet evening in the streets of Furano
Lovely curry shop in Furano 