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Nakafurano Shrine ( 中富良野神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Nakafurano. It is located at 2-13 Miyamachi in the town of Nakafurano in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Nakafurano Shrine   Nakafurano Shrine Details Nakafurano Shrine , with its Nagare-zukuri architectural design, is steeped in a rich history that dates back to 1901 when a wooden pillar was erected at the base of an old tree (Mizumatsu), and Amaterasu Omikami was enshrined. Nakafurano Shrine - Nakafurano town, Hokkaido Prefecture The shrine's rich history stands as a profound testament to its significance among the people of Nakafurano. Over the years, the shrine has faced numerous challenges, particularly from recurrent flood damage, leading to several relocations. However, after persistent efforts, it was finally granted approval for establishment on June 14, 1923, and later designated as a village shrine in 1927. Nakafurano Shrine 's main torii Nakafurano Shrine 's secondary torii In a significant mileston

Tomita Melon House ( とみたメロンハウス ) is a popular shop that sells products that mainly use, you guessed that right, melon as the main ingredient. It is located at 3-32 Miyamachi, in the town of Nakafurano in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Tomita Melon House Tomita Melon House details Are you a fan of sweet and juicy fruits? Look no further than Tomita Melon House , located in the picturesque town of Nakafurano in the Sorachi District of Hokkaido, Japan . Tomita Melon House  - Nakafurano town, Hokkaido Prefecture At  Tomita Melon House , you'll find a melon theme park and direct sales store that offers some of the finest Furano melons hand-selected by professionals. These “honor student” melons are grown with care by farmers in the area and are of exceptional quality. Furano melons Some Furano melons can cost as much as 12,000 yen Tomita Melon House  Furano melon soft cream There are also cheaper sliced melons for sale Furano melons   have a unique taste that is attributable to the land

Tomita Farm  or Farm Tomita ( ファーム富田 ) is one of Hokkaido’s most famous flower farms. It is known for its picturesque and colorful lavender fields. It is located at １５号 Kisenkita in the town of Nakafurano in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Tomita Farm Tomita Farm details Imagine being surrounded by the sweet fragrance of lavender in full bloom, spreading across acres of rolling hills amidst the serene countryside of Japan. Welcome to Farm Tomita , located in the picturesque town of Nakafurano in Hokkaido, a popular tourist destination famous for its lavender fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. Tomita Farm  or  Farm Tomita  - Nakafurano Town, Hokkaido Prefecture The history of  Tomita Farm  dates back to the early 1900s when Tokuma Tomita toiled in the Nakafurano wilderness and saw the future of lavender cultivation. It wasn’t until 1937 when the founder of Soda Koryo, Seiji Soda, obtained 5 kg of lavender seeds from France and began trial cultivation in various parts of Japan.