Miyama Pass Viewing Vista — Attraction in Kamifurano

As we headed northwards from Furano to Asahikawa, we stopped at Miyama Pass Viewing Vista located along National Route 237. This is not a big place. It is just a roadside viewing deck which requires visitors to cross a busy road with fast-moving traffic to reach it. But the view it accords is impressive.

From the viewing deck, looking eastwards are the patchwork farm lands spread over undulating hills with the cloud-covered mountain ranges of Daisetsuzan National Park in the background.

Near to the viewing deck are small land plots of different lavender plants. My wife and I were there in July and the lavender scent was most invigorating.

On the opposite side of the viewing deck across the road, there is "Memories of Furano - Gifts & Cafe", a large building selling souvenirs, toiletries, food and snacks. It caters mainly to tourists arriving in tour coaches. A big car park provides free parking. Do be careful when crossing the busy road to the...

I was actually surprised when I got there as I imagined I could spend more time there. There are lavenders on the roadside before the entrance but I couldn’t really see the lavender field (maybe not blooming yet...

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