Tadao Ando’s Hill of the Buddha hides a 13.5-metre stone Buddha inside a mound, with only the head showing above the lavender. You reach it through a long concrete tunnel, and that slow reveal is the whole idea.
Explore Sapporo, Jozankei, the Hill of the Buddha and more on a value-minded day tour with multilingual guides and scenic stops.
Most Popular★ 4.7“A very fulfilling one-day tour itinerary. The tour guide, Mr. Liu, provided detailed explanations in Japanese, English, and Chinese before each stop. During lunch, he checked in on every table to make sure everyone was dining well, showing great dedication in taking care of every…”
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778 reviewsFrom $38.85
Compare Otaru’s Cape Kamui, canal and coastal boat options on a 10-hour Sapporo day tour, with practical advice on routes, costs and timing.
★ 4.8“vxndndndndery good tripxbx”
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432 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.25
See Hokkaido’s volcanic valleys, Lake Toya and seasonal sights on a full-day Sapporo bus tour, with optional snowmobiling, ropeway and bear ranch visits.
★ 4.8“The car was old and dirty, and when it rained outside, it also rained on my seat! This is outrageous! I reported it to the tour guide on the spot; my seat was all wet!”
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118 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20
See Jozankei, the Hill of the Buddha, Hokkaido Shrine, seafood markets, a chocolate park and beer museum on a nine-hour Sapporo day trip.
★ 4.8“had a good day for the tour”
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89 reviews9 hoursFrom $53.69
See Sapporo’s Hill of the Buddha, a shrine and Otaru in one day, with guided transport, local tips and time to explore at your own pace.
★ 4.8“Great overall experience! Our tour guide Kundan has been very accommodating and helpful all throughout our trip. He offered to take us pictures, recommends resto, and assists in reservation.”
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46 reviewsFrom $47.39
See Sapporo’s Head Buddha, Jozankei, seafood market and Shiroi Koibito Park in one guided day, with practical advice on pace and value.
★ 4.7“Although it was a big group, the tour guide managed it well and used Japanese, English and Chinese interchangeably so that everyone is given a brief of the places we headed to as well as the return time back to the bus. Tou also shared…”
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35 reviewsFrom $44.25
See Sapporo’s Great Buddha, autumn cosmos, countryside Genghis Khan barbecue, and Jozankei foliage on a guided full-day trip.
★ 4.9“The itinerary was great, and the Hong Kong tour guide was very kind and enthusiastic! Highly recommended!”
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35 reviewsFrom $75.80
Explore Sapporo’s best with this full-day tour—visit the Beer Museum, Buddha Hill, Jozankei Hot Springs, and more. Perfect for cultural and outdoor lovers.
★ 4.3“my favorite stop were the Buddha park and the market where we had lunch. the beer museum could have been nice but we barely had time to see anything and no time to taste the beer, the shrein park, was my least favorite place I…”
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23 reviews1 dayFrom $59by Japan Holiday Travel Co., Ltd.Sapporo Sales Office
See the Hill of the Buddha, Noboribetsu’s steaming Jigokudani and Lake Toya on a small-group day trip from Sapporo.
★ 5.0“A simple day trip with no complicated itinerary. We meet at the designated time and disperse at the designated time, leaving you more time to explore the attractions on your own. It's a very comfortable experience.”
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20 reviewsFrom $54.99
Discover Sapporo’s highlights with this full-day tour featuring Hokkaido Shrine, Atama Daibutsu, top markets, and relaxing Jozankei Onsen. Perfect for culture and food lovers.
★ 4.8“De nombreux lieux visités en autonomie, le guide nous donne des explications durant le trajet en bus. J’ai passé un très bon moment :)”
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12 reviews10 hoursFrom $67by YH International Travel co.,Ltd
Discover the hidden gems of Sapporo! Embark on a private car adventure to explore Takino Cemetery, Hokkaido Shrine, and Shiroi Koibito Park. Start your unforgettable journey now!
★ 4.5“Thank you Tomomi for making our Sapporo experience so memorable. We were worried about site seeing in the snow, but you are an excellent driver and guide. We enjoyed everything from the snow covered Buddha to the Hokkaido Shrine. It was the best day!”
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10 reviewsFrom $446.21by Tabi._.daruma
Lose yourself in the serene beauty of Sapporo's iconic Hill of the Buddha, where a cultural immersion and sake tasting await on this captivating one-day tour.
★ 5.0“Although I was the only person on this tour, my guide Scott worked just as hard at making sure I had a fabulous time. In addition to the original itinerary that he crafted, which was fabulous (Buddha statue, sake tasting, et cetera), Scott furtheRead more”
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5 reviewsFrom $165.49by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Discover Sapporo’s spiritual sites, panoramic views, and local sake on this 8.5-hour guided tour featuring Buddha statues, TV Tower, and sake tasting.
★ 4.5“Une journée mémorable dans un environnement magnifique, rempli de spiritualité et de mysticisme ! Scott était juste super ! Et la dégustation de Saké à la fin est parfait également ❤️❤️”
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3 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $170by Machinovate Japan Ltd.
Compare Sapporo’s Moai statues, Shiroi Koibito Park and Jozankei Onsen on a guided day trip from $44.19, with practical booking details.
★ 4.7“Spent a wonder day with Vivi very informative and clever changing between 3 languages- she helped with directions and restaurants for after the tour - highly recommend- fitted a lot in the day”
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3 reviewsFrom $44.19