🌿 Solo Travel Escape: Lavender & Moai at Makomanai Takino Cemetery, Sapporo!

#summervacay 📍 **Where?** Makomanai Takino Cemetery, Sapporo (1hr from downtown) ⏰ **Best Time?** **July**—peak lavender season! (Bonus: Less crowded than Furano’s fields!) **Why Go?** - 💜 **Unexpected lavender paradise**—vibrant rows against Hokkaido’s hills. - 🗿 **Moai statues meet flowers**—surreal photo ops (Easter Island vibes + Insta-worthy purple!). - 🌸 **Tranquil solitude**—no tourist crowds, just you and the blooms. **🚆 Getting There Solo:** - **Rental car** (easiest; 40min from Sapporo, free parking). - **Bus #真102** from Makomanai Station (limited schedules—check in advance!). **💡 Pro Tips:** - **Golden hour magic**—visit at sunrise/sunset for dreamy lighting. - **Pack:** Sunscreen, reusable water bottle, and a *tripod* for solo shots. - **Combine with:** The cemetery’s Moai statues (2-in-1 unique experience!). **🌤 Nearby Gems:** - **Moerenuma Park** (artistic green space). - **Sapporo Beer Garden** (cool off with Hokkaido’s famous lamb BBQ!). **📌 Hashtags for the ‘Gram:** #hiddenhokkaido #lavenderinjapan #sapporosolotravel #offbeatjapan #moaiandflowers **✨ Why Solo?** Peaceful, safe, and a chance to wander at your own pace—bliss!** *Have you found Sapporo’s secret lavender spot? Share below!* 👇🌸