Sapporo City, Hitsujigaoka Observation Deck, & Hill of the Buddha Tour

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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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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

Reclining Buddha at the Great Nirvana Temple

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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2023/07/21

Fantastic 5.0

Review for: Private Sapporo City Landmarks Car Tour

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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