Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Eniwa is hosting a "Hanafuru Garden Tour and Workshop Event" on Sunday, July 26, 2026, exclusively for hotel guests. The event takes place at 花の拠点 はなふる (Hanafuru), a garden complex located just in front of the hotel in Eniwa City, Hokkaido.
The event is part of the Fairfield by Marriott Michinoeki Project's broader mission to highlight the lesser-known appeal of local communities across Japan, under the concept of "Quest for Unknown Japan." This time, the event focuses on Eniwa City's celebrated flower and garden culture.
Eniwa City: Hokkaido's Garden City
Eniwa City, Hokkaido — home to Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Eniwa — is known as a city of flowers, where a diverse array of blooms harmonize with lush greenery and natural landscapes. The scenery shifts with each season, and summer sees a vibrant burst of colorful flowers. Right in front of the hotel lies Hanafuru, a public park where guests can easily enjoy these beautiful gardens.
Garden Tour with Expert Guides
The garden tour will be led by two experienced gardeners. Miki Tsuchiya, a gardener from Sungarden Co., Ltd. who designed the "Nijiiro no Tori" (Rainbow Bird) garden area at Hanafuru, and Yuka Mori, Hanafuru's Head Gardener, will guide guests through the summer gardens. They will share their professional perspectives on the characteristics and highlights of each garden within Hanafuru, as well as tips for enjoying gardens in summer — offering a rare opportunity to discover the subtle expressions of flowers and spaces that are easy to overlook.
Workshop: Lavender Picking and Flower Crafting
Following the garden tour, guests will enjoy hands-on workshops including lavender picking, and the creation of dried flower arrangements and sachets. Surrounded by the scent of freshly picked lavender, the creative activities are designed to be accessible to children and enjoyable for families. All finished crafts can be taken home as a souvenir of the trip.
Note: If lavender is not in bloom at the time of the event, another flower picking experience will be offered.
Event Details
Date and Time: Sunday, July 26, 2026 / 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Venue: 花の拠点 はなふる (Hanafuru)
Eligibility: Hotel guests of Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Eniwa who check in the night before the event, elementary school age and above
Participation Fee: ¥500 per person (tax included) — Payment at check-in via cashless payment only
Capacity: 10 guests
Attire: Flat-soled shoes or sneakers required
What to Bring:
- Beverages for hydration
- Umbrella (raincoat recommended)
How to Register: After making a hotel reservation, contact Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Eniwa at 0123-29-6250.
About the Guides
Miki Tsuchiya — Gardener, Sungarden Co., Ltd.
Tsuchiya joined the family business, Sungarden Co., Ltd., in 1989, working in landscape and greenery construction. She designed and installed the "Nijiiro no Tori" planting in the garden area at Hanafuru in Eniwa City, and is currently working alongside Head Gardener Mori to explore plant management approaches suited to Hanafuru.
Yuka Mori — Head Gardener, Hanafuru
Born in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture. After gaining work experience in Tokyo following university, Mori studied abroad in the UK and earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Horticulture. She relocated to Eniwa City in 2020 when Hanafuru was established, and has spent a decade in Hokkaido nurturing the gardens through snow, cold, sweat, and soil.
About Hanafuru
Hanafuru is a city park in Eniwa City featuring 道と川の駅 花ロードえにわ (Hana Road Eniwa), the agricultural and livestock produce direct-sales market "Kanona," and a garden area with seven themed gardens designed by Hokkaido's leading gardeners and flower masters. The park also includes えにわファミリーガーデン「りりあ」(Rillia), an RV park, and the Eniwa Tourism Information Center — a multifaceted destination for visitors of all ages.
