[Hokkaido] Sapporo City, Hitsujigaoka Observation Deck, & Hill of the Buddha Tour and JR East-South Hokkaido Pass (6 Days) Package
JR East-South Hokkaido Pass (6 Days)
- Area
- Akita / Aomori / Fukushima / Hakodate / Hiraizumi / Narita / Sapporo / Sendai / Tokyo / Yamagata
- Popular areas and events
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Akita Kanto Festival Aomori Nebuta Festival Mt. Hakodate Observatory Nikko Tosho-gu Sendai Tanabata Festival Yamagata Zao
- Overview
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- * 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
- What to expect
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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
- Map of destination or departure area
Other recommended rail passes
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JR Hokkaido Rail Pass (5, 7, 10 Days)
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Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass (4 Days)
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Hokkaido Sapporo-Furano Area Pass 4-Day
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JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Pass（6 Days）
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JR Pass for Whole Japan (7, 14, 21 Days)