The Great Buddha of Sapporo(头大仏), whose body is hidden under a man-made hill

I have been to Hokkaido three times in summer, autumn and winter, and I felt that the most boring place was Sapporo, until the last day of the Trip, when I went here.

👉🏻Head Buddha (头大仏)

The Buddha statue is located in the Makomanai Takino Cemetery in the southern suburbs of Sapporo. It was designed and built by the architect Tadao Ando to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the opening of the cemetery. The special thing about the whole Buddha statue is that the Buddha's body is hidden under the man-made hill, with only the top of the head exposed. This design can't help but remind people of the ancient Chinese grottoes. The "hidden" Buddha statue is full of mystery.

Unlike most of the Buddha statues we see today, this Buddha statue actually has a beard. The same is true for the Takaoka Buddha in the Hokuriku region that I visited before. Looking up at this 13.5-meter-high Buddha statue, people have a sense of quiet power. In particular, the constantly changing Buddha shadows presented by the reflection of light and shadow, perceive the silent and vigorous vitality of all things as time passes.

In fact, the hill is a sea of ​​flowers formed by 150,000 lavender plants. In summer, the Buddha's head will appear and disappear in the purple sea of ​​summer. In addition, there is a row of huge Moai statues of "Easter Island" at the entrance of the cemetery, and against the backdrop of winter snow, it gives people an unreal illusion.

TIPS:

1. Be sure to bring a wide-angle lens, or a mobile phone if you don't have one, the effect of the photo will be different!

2. It is recommended to go in the morning, when the face of the Buddha statue is in the direction of the light, which will be clearer and more shocking.

3. Please keep quiet during the shooting and do not make noise.

Address: 2 Takino, Minami-ku, Sapporo, 005-0862
Transportation: Get off at Makomanai Station on the Nanboku Subway Line and take a bus (there are several buses to get there)

Opening hours:
April to October 7:00-19:00
November to March 7:00-18:00

Prayer hours for the Great Buddha:
April to October 9:00-16:00
November to March 10:00-15:00








I have been to Hokkaido three times in summer, autumn and winter, and the most boring place was Sapporo. Until the last day of the trip, I went here.
👉🏻Tamadaibutsu (Tamadaibutsu)
⭕The Buddha statue is located in the Makomanai Takino Cemetery in the southern suburbs of Sapporo. It was designed and built by the architect Tadao Ando to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the opening of the cemetery.
⭕The special thing about the entire Buddha statue is that the Buddha's body is hidden under the man-made hill, with only the top of his head exposed.
⭕This design is reminiscent of ancient Chinese grottoes, and the "hidden" Buddha statues are full of mystery.
⭕Different from most of the Buddha statues we see today, this Buddha actually has a beard. The same goes for the Takaoka Buddha in the Hokuriku region that I have visited before.
⭕Looking up at this 13.5-meter-tall Buddha statue gives people a sense of quiet power. In particular, the reflection of light and shadow presents the ever-changing shadow of the Buddha, allowing one to sense the silent vitality of all things as time passes.
⭕The hill is actually a sea of ​​​​flowers made up of 150,000 lavender plants. In summer, the Buddha's head will be looming in the purple sea of ​​​​summer.
⭕In addition, there is a row of huge Moai statues from "Easter Island" at the entrance of the cemetery. Against the backdrop of the white snow in winter, it gives people an unreal illusion.
📷TIPS:
1⃣️Be sure to bring a wide angle. If not, a mobile phone will do. The effect will be different!
2⃣️It is recommended to go in the morning. At this time, the face of the Buddha statue is in the direction of the light, which will be more clear and shocking.
3⃣️Please keep quiet during the shooting and do not make any noise.
📍Address: 〒005-0862 Takino 2, Minami-ku, Sapporo
🚗Transportation: Get off at Makomanai Station on the Subway Namboku Line and transfer to the bus (there are several buses available)
⏳Opening hours:
April to October 7:00～19:00
November to March 7:00～18:00
Toudai Buddha visiting time:
4 Month to October 9:00～16:00
November to March 10:00～15:00