Sapporo City, Hitsujigaoka Observation Deck, & Hill of the Buddha Tour
Hill of the Buddha: Takino, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 005-0862, Japan
- Visit the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill to take impressive photos of the statue of Dr. Clarke, and enjoy the great view of Sapporo city
- Head to the Hill of the Buddha to admire the beautiful lavender field surrounding the Great Buddha statue
- Calm your mind by experiencing Shakyo, the practice of hand-copying Buddhist sutras
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What to expect
Embark on a private taxi tour of Sapporo to discover its history and culture. Begin at the Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Deck for stunning views of the city and the Ishikari Plain. Take a photo with the statue of Dr. Clark, a renowned educator and the symbol of frontier spirit of Hokkaido. Then, visit the Hill of the Buddha, where a large Buddha hall awaits. Explore a water garden, a tunnel that amplifies the sound of your footsteps, and a roofless hall with a view of the Buddha and the sky. During mid-late July, the surrounding hills turn purple with lavender. Besides, don't miss the 33 Moai statues and a replica of Stonehenge. Lastly, experience the peaceful practice of copying sutras, known as shakyo, for blessings and a calm mind
Dr. Clark is a famous educator who contributed to the development of Hokkaido
Hitsujigaoka Observation Deck is known for its panoramic views of downtown Sapporo and pastoral views of grazing sheep
In July, 150,000 lavender flowers create a purple carpet over the Hill of the Buddha
A water garden at the base of the Hill of the Buddha is surrounded by tall cast-concrete walls and a small border of grey gravel
Enter a roofless hall where the Buddha looms over you with a glimpse of sky above
Designed by the Pritzker-winner architect Tadao Ando, the Hill of the Buddha is a sanctuary of peace and meditation
You can also see 33 Moai statues and a replica of Stonehenge, the World Heritage Site in England
Visit the Great Nirvana Temple in Butsuganji Sapporohonzan and see the giant Reclining Buddha
Experience shakyo (tracing Buddhist scriptures) to calm your mind and bring blessings
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everything was good and the tour was perfect. The best one is the hill of budhha
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To participate in the tour, the following requirements must be met:
- Temperature is 37.5°C or lower at the time of entry
- Participants must provide pick-up information
- Pick-up time can be changed
- An extra fee may be required depending on the address. Please ask the operator in advance
- The driver will be waiting for you with a name board with your name on it
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