The Hill of the Buddha (頭大仏) is a Buddhist shrine at Makomanai Takino Cemetery in the outskirts of Sapporo on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. Des ... More
The Hill of the Buddha (頭大仏) is a Buddhist shrine at Makomanai Takino Cemetery in the outskirts of Sapporo on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. Designed by architect Tadao Ando, the stunning shrine opened in December 2015.
The sculpted stone Buddha statue called Atama Daibutsu, is encircled by a rotunda situated on a gently sloping artificial hill within the land belonging to the cemetery. It is 13.5-metre tall and weighs 1500 tonnes. When approaching it from afar, the lone head of the Buddha peeking from within the rotunda conveys a solemn, serene impression of the Buddha.
From Sapporo Subway station (N06) take the Namboku line bound for Makomanai and get off at the terminal at Makomanai (N16)
Outside Makomanai station take the Chuo bus no. 106 or Chuo bus no. 108 to get to Takino Cemetery from where it is a short walk to the Buddha. The bus ride costs 380 Yen
Odori Park is an oasis with 92 types of trees including lilacs and elm stands located in the middle of a business district. On its lawns and around it ... More
Odori Park is an oasis with 92 types of trees including lilacs and elm stands located in the middle of a business district. On its lawns and around its fountains, one can find locals and tourists alike relaxing. Odori Park is called a park, but it’s really a street. In 1871, a firebreak, which cuts central Sapporo into is northern and southern parts, was built. The firebreak became Shiribeshi Dori, which was renamed Odori. Odori Park, which is usually a very calm and relaxed space, is also used for many of Hokkaido’s best-known seasonal events, such as the Snow Festival in the winter, Lilac Festival in the spring, YOSAKOI Soran Festival and beer garden in the summer, and Autumn Festival, which brings together various Hokkaido cuisines, in the fall.
The Sapporo Snow Festival Executive Committee is pleased to announce that the 73rd Sapporo Snow Festival will be held in February 2023! This will be the first time in three years that the event will be live and open to the public. More information about the venues and date can be found below.
1. Name
The 73rd Sapporo Snow Festival, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Sapporo's incorporation as a city.
2. Date
Odori and Susukino Venues
Eight days from February 4th (Sat.) to February 11th (Sat., holiday), 2023
3. Venues
The main locations will be the Odori venue (Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 10-chome) and the Susukino venue (Ekimae-dori from Minami 4-jo Dori to Minami 7-jo Dori).
* Unlike in previous years, the Tsudome venue will not be used this time.
4. The Odori Venue
Symbolic of the Sapporo Snow Festival, there will be five massive snow sculptures featured. A variety of other snow statues, citizens' sculptures, and fun winter attractions will also be on show.
Japan 〒060-0042 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Odorinishi, 8〜9丁目 
Event Calendar::
FEBRUARY- Sapporo Snow Festival
MAY-JUNE - Sapporo Lilac Festival
JULY-August - Fukushi-kyosan Sapporo Odori Beer Garden & Sapporo Summer Festival
SEPTEMBER - Sapporo Autumn Festival
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER - Christmas Market in Sapporo & White illumination
- Directions -
Get off at Odori Station on the North-South Subway Line.
"Yufuin Floral Village" in Oita Yufuin is like the world of Harry Potter.
"Yufuin Floral Village" is a new amusement facility that reproduces the cit ... More
"Yufuin Floral Village" in Oita Yufuin is like the world of Harry Potter.
"Yufuin Floral Village" is a new amusement facility that reproduces the cityscape of the Cotswolds region of "England", which was also used as the shooting location of "Harry Potter". The English garden-style facility is filled with colorful and beautiful flowers blooming every season, delivering a new fun and healing experience that is slightly different from the conventional image of "Yufuin".
Yufuin Floral Village, which reproduces a village in the Cotswolds region of England, which is said to be the most beautiful village in the world, is located in Yufuin in Oita Prefecture, one of the leading hot spring resorts in the Japan. It is a theme park with a fairytale world view where the people of the Cotswolds region live in harmony with nature, buildings inspired by the movie "Harry Potter", and cute animals such as squirrels and rabbits.
This British-style theme park, which opened in 2012, is not so big, but it has a reputation for being very cute with its small cityscape. There are beautiful flowers on the premises, and you can enjoy strolling, gourmet food, and shopping.