Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo

Name: Hill of the Buddha
Address: Sapporo, Japan

#38 among attractions in Sapporo

Cemetery, Buddhist architecture

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The Hill of the Buddha is a Buddhist shrine at Makomanai Takino Cemetery in Sapporo, Japan, designed by Japanese modernist architect Tadao Ando. The shrine features a 13.5 m tall statue of the Buddha encircled by an artificial hill rotunda planted with 150,000 lavender plants. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°55'31"N, 141°22'26"E

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Hill of the Buddha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sapporo Art Park, Makomanai Ice Arena, Shirahatayama Open Stadium, Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park.

2 miNW
Museum
Sapporo Art Park, Sapporo
51 min walk • Nestled amidst the lush greenery of the Minami-ku ward in Sapporo, Japan, the Sapporo Art Park is a cultural oasis that celebrates the fusion of nature and art. Spanning over 40 hectares, this park is a serene escape from the urban bustle, offering a tranquil...
5.3 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Makomanai Ice Arena, Sapporo
136 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sapporo, Japan, the Makomanai Ice Arena stands as a testament to the city's rich history in winter sports and its ongoing commitment to athletic excellence. This premier sports venue, known for its state-of-the-art facilities, has been a hub for...
3.8 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Shirahatayama Open Stadium, Sapporo
97 min walk • Shirahatayama Open Stadium is a cross-country skiing venue in Sapporo, Japan. It was opened in 1990 and was Asia's first FIS-certified course. The course is approximately 25 km and wraps around Mt. Shirahata.
1 miS
Park
Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park
26 min walk • Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park is a Japanese national government park located in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It is the only national government park in the northern island of Hokkaido. The park area spreads over 395.7 hectares of hilly country and ranges in altitude...
5.5 miN
Park
Makomanai Park, Sapporo
141 min walk • Makomanai Park is a city park in Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. It is home to attractions such as Makomanai Open Stadium, Makomanai Ice Arena and the Sapporo Salmon Museum. It also contains a small gymnasium, restaurant and a shop.
6.7 miSE
Park, Dam
Izarigawa Dam, Eniwa
170 min walk • The Izarigawa Dam is a dam in Eniwa, Hokkaido, Japan. Work on the Izarigawa Dam began in 1971 and it began operating in 1980. The dam is 45.5 meters high, with a crest length of 270 meters. The dam's volume is 647,000 square meters.
5.2 miN
Observation decks and towers
Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, Sapporo
134 min walk • Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is a famous scenic spot located in Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. The bronze statue of Dr. William S. Clark, which stands on the hill, is well known as the symbol of frontier spirit of Hokkaidō.
2 miNW
42°56'31"N • 141°20'31"E
Zha huang yun shuno sen mei shu guan, Sapporo
51 min walk • Museum, Art museum
6.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Kiyota-ku, Sapporo
160 min walk • Kiyota-ku, Sapporo is one of the 10 wards in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is translated as "pure" or "clean" for "清", and " field" for "田". The ward was split from Toyohira-ku on November 4, 1997.
5.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Makomanai Open Stadium, Sapporo
132 min walk • The Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Sapporo, Japan. During the 1972 Winter Olympics, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies and the speed skating events.
6.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ionmoru zha huang ping gang, Sapporo
167 min walk • AEON MALL Sapporo Hiraoka is a shopping center of AEON Hokkaido Co. located in Hiraoka, Kiyota-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.

Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo

Facts and practical information

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Hill of the Buddha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)