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Hill of the Buddha
Place
4.6 (1565 reviews)
2 Takino, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 005-0862, Japan
+81 11-592-1223
Highlights from Reviews
• Stunning Architecture
Tadao Ando's design, featuring a dramatic tunnel approach and a unique reveal of the Buddha, is consistently praised as a masterclass in harmony and theatricality.
• Peaceful Atmosphere
The site offers an overwhelming sense of calm, serenity, and tranquility, providing a meditative space for quiet reflection and unwinding.
• Profound Emotional Impact
Many visitors describe the experience as deeply moving, awe-inspiring, and spiritually significant, leaving a lasting impression regardless of personal beliefs.
• Unique Attractions
Beyond the massive Buddha, the presence of Moai statues and a Stonehenge replica adds to the site's distinctiveness and provides additional points of interest.
• Excellent Value
Despite a small entrance fee, visitors widely consider the experience to be well worth the cost, offering a memorable and enriching visit.
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