Giant Buddha statue in the middle of a flower field, a famous tourist spot in Hokkaido

If you intend to travel to Japan, especially Hokkaido, do not forget to visit the Makomanai Takino cemetery to visit the “Hill of the Buddha”. This is one of the most unique architectural works in Japan with a Buddha statue “hiding” in a giant well. Therefore, one can only see the head of the statue when standing from a distance and only when going deep inside the well can the whole view.

From a distance, one can only see the head of the statue.

This Buddha statue is called “Atama Daibutsu”. In Japanese, Atama (頭) means “head”, Daibutsu (大仏) means “Buddha statue”. This is the bold design of Japanese architect – Tadao Ando famous around the world. Before that, the original intention of the work was to build a chapel to enhance the beauty of the statue. However, to bring a sense of calm to visitors, the statue was placed in a hill covered with 150,000 lavender flowers.

Around the statue is covered with 150,000 lavender bushes.

The Buddha statue is placed inside the well.

This Buddha statue is 13.5m high, weighs 15,000 tons, was sculpted during 15 years and completed at the end of 2015. Since then, “Buddha’s Hill” has become a tourist attraction. Linh attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit.

To see the entire statue, visitors must go into the 40m long tunnel.

To see the entire statue, visitors have to go 40 meters deep inside the tunnel. Around the statue is lightly lit, the central area is placed a large well arch, capturing sunlight and creating a spiritual space.

Beautiful photo frames in winter.

The central area is placed a large well arch.

Surrounding the “Hill of the Buddha” is a field of lavender. They change with the seasons, from green in spring to dreamy purple in summer. In winter, the lavender bushes will be covered with a dense layer of white snow. Coming here at any time of the year, you will also easily get excellent photos. However, the most suitable time is from June to August, when the weather is warm and lavender flowers begin to bloom.

Around the hill, there are many stone statues carved in the shape of Moai stone statues.

“Buddha’s Hill” is a spiritual tourist destination, suitable for those who believe in Buddha and want to visit and enjoy the beautiful scenery. If you want to discover interesting things and new scenery in Phu Tang, don’t forget to visit this place when you have the opportunity!

This place attracts many tourists to visit.

Đăng bởi: Thảo Đồng Phương