[Misato Town, Akita Prefecture] It was also available in Akita! The purple landscape of Misato Town's lavender garden is filled with a soothing scent.

When many people think of majestic lavender fields, they think of Hokkaido (Furano).

However, you can also see the spectacular purple jutans in Misato Town, Akita Prefecture, which are as beautiful as those in Hokkaido.

Lavender has a highly soothing scent, and it comes in not only purple but also white, and you can feel soothed just by looking at it.

In this article, we investigated the blooming period of lavender and the secret behind its healing effects.

Please read to the end.

Let's go see the lavender all over!

Misato Town, Akita Prefecture, began cultivating lavender in 1988, and now has a magnificent lavender garden with 20,000 lavender plants grown on 20,000 hectares.

The Ou Mountains rise above the blanket of lavender, and you will be captivated by the majestic location.

As you approach the lavender garden, your entire body will be enveloped in fragrance, which has an outstanding healing effect and will refresh both your mind and body!

Lavender is also used in various air fresheners, but you can experience the pure scent of real lavender, and there is also an athletic corner on the premises, so children can also enjoy it.

Also, during the peak season of lavender, various gourmet food stalls will be set up, and Akita's representative local delicacies such as ``Babahera Ice'' and ``Niteko Cider'' will be sold.

INFORMATION

• Name: Misato Town Lavender Garden
• Address: 1-4 Odaino, Chiya, Misato-cho, Senboku-gun
• Access: 30 minutes by car from National Route 13　
• Phone number: 0187-85-3131
• Business hours: Mid-June to early July 9:00-17:00
• Fees: Free admission, free parking, flower picking experience: 300 yen (estimated)
• Official homepage: Akita Prefecture Misato Town homepage
• Contact: 0187-84-4909 (Misato Town Commerce, Tourism and Exchange Division)

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What is Misato Town's unique lavender that has been registered as a variety?

Misato Town's original white lavender is also incredibly beautiful. White lavender is a variety that was discovered and cultivated in Misato Town.

White lavender, which was registered as a variety in 2013 (Registration No. 22259), is named "Misato Sekka" and is similar to the traditional lavender color, purple Jutan, and as its name suggests, it has snow flowers. It creates a fantastical atmosphere that feels like it's covered all over the place.

In addition to its refreshing scent, white lavender has a gentle and sweet scent.

The contrast between purple and white that spreads throughout the park is overwhelming in its beauty.

Other varieties grown at Misato Town Lavender Garden

• Dark purple early bloom (Noushihayazaki)
• Sakigake
• Nana Narisawa
• Okamurasaki
• super seville blue
• Labandin

Do you have exchanges with Hokkaido and are mutually enhancing each other?

Since 2014, we have had exchanges with Nakafurano, Hokkaido, and by regularly exchanging seedlings grown in each town and increasing the variety of lavender, Misato has grown popular species such as ``Dark Purple Hayasaki'' and ``Lavandin.'' White lavender can also be seen in town, and white lavender can be seen in Nakafurano.

By replacing the seedlings regularly, we rejuvenate and prevent the landscape from deteriorating.

What is the charm of lavender? It's not just beautiful!

The scent of lavender is used in many daily necessities, and you will feel familiar with it.

The reason why lavender is so often used is because it has an outstanding relaxing effect. It also has excellent antibacterial properties, so it is said to be useful for cuts and insect bites.

It is said that drying the flower spikes, putting them in a sachet and placing them next to your pillow will help you relax and sleep peacefully, and some people even make pillows and sachets by hand.

Misato Town Lavender Garden also sells accessories made using lavender.

summary

The scenery of lavender spreading all over the place is often seen on posters and calendars. Misato Town in Akita Prefecture, with its beautiful scenery, is very popular as one of the largest lavender gardens in Tohoku, as it has connections with Nakafurano in Hokkaido, which is famous for its lavender.

In particular, the sight of Misato Town's original white lavender in full bloom will leave you in awe.

It might be a good idea to go out and be soothed by the lavender that starts blooming in June!