The next day, we headed to Furano, specifically to visit the famous Farm Tomita. Since it was still early June, the lavender was not yet in full bloom. Luckily, a small patch was already flowering, so at least we didn't leave empty-handed. And with the weather being rather hot, a scoop of lavender ice cream was just what we needed. When in Furano, ice cream is practically a travel essential! After a simple lunch in Biei, we took a local bus to the famous Blue Pond. Unlike the spectacular scenery you might expect from a major tourist attraction, the pond's charm lies in its quiet, almost magical atmosphere. The still water and its distinctive blue colour created a serene and peaceful setting. We would have liked to explore the nearby waterfalls as well, but time was not on our side. Perhaps next time. That night, we stayed in Asahikawa before continuing our journey north the following morning. The next day was a long train journey from Asahikawa to Wakkanai, Japan's northern...
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