8-Hour Sapporo Hill of the Buddha Tour with JR Tower and Sake Tasting
About This Tour
Experience the spiritual beauty and modern culture of Sapporo on this immersive full-day guided tour. Visit the awe-inspiring Hill of the Buddha, a 13.5-meter s...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · City: Sapporo · Languages: English
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What's Included
- All transportation costs throughout the full-day tour
- All applicable admission fees to listed sites, such as the Hill of the Buddha and JR Tower Observatory T38
- A sake tasting experience with three cups of carefully selected Japanese sake
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner
- Any snacks or drinks
- Accommodation
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Hill of the Buddha, JR Tower Views and Sake Tasting
Explore spirituality, architecture, cityscapes, and flavors on this immersive full-day group tour in Sapporo. Explore spirituality, architecture, cityscapes, and flavors on this immersive full-day group tour in Sapporo. Begin the day with a scenic drive to Makomanai Takino Cemetery to visit the Hill of the Buddha. Begin the day with a scenic drive to Makomanai Takino Cemetery to visit the Hill of the Buddha. Admire the 13.5-meter-tall stone Buddha statue encircled by a lavender-covered hill designed by architect Tadao Ando. Admire the 13.5-meter-tall stone Buddha statue encircled by a lavender-covered hill designed by architect Tadao Ando. Walk through the tunnel entrance that gradually reveals the peaceful expression of the Buddha. Walk through the tunnel entrance that gradually reveals the peaceful expression of the Buddha. Explore the surrounding area to view the Moai statues and a full-scale replica of Stonehenge. Explore the surrounding area to view the Moai statues and a full-scale replica of Stonehenge. Continue to the JR Tower Observatory T38, located on the 38th floor of Sapporo's tallest skyscraper. Continue to the JR Tower Observatory T38, located on the 38th floor of Sapporo's tallest skyscraper. Take in spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of Sapporo, including Mt. Moiwa, Ishikari Bay, and the distant peaks of the Shokanbetsu range. Take in spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of Sapporo, including Mt. Moiwa, Ishikari Bay, and the distant peaks of the Shokanbetsu range. Enjoy free time to capture photos and admire the sweeping vistas from various observation points. Enjoy free time to capture photos and admire the sweeping vistas from various observation points. Visit a traditional "kakuuchi" standing sake bar in Sapporo's city center. Visit a traditional "kakuuchi" standing sake bar in Sapporo's city center. Participate in a curated sake tasting session led by knowledgeable staff. Participate in a curated sake tasting session led by knowledgeable staff. Sample three premium varieties of Japanese sake while learning about regional brewing methods and flavor profiles. Sample three premium varieties of Japanese sake while learning about regional brewing methods and flavor profiles. Return to the tour departure point in central Sapporo and conclude the day with new insights and memorable experiences. Return to the tour departure point in central Sapporo and conclude the day with new insights and memorable experiences.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: At the South Exit doors inside Sapporo Station, at the white circular stone structure. · Tour start: 2 Takino, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 005-0862, Japan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
