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Meet at 08:50 at the North Exit of JR Sapporo Station.
09:00 Departure ★ First stop: Step into a colorful fairytale world – Takino Suzuran Park (stay for 1.5 hours)
You can enjoy fields of autumn cherry blossoms in various colors, including pink, purple, and white, as well as purple sage and sunflowers! There are also adorable bonito grasses, which are expected to turn from green to a striking red in October!
★ Second stop: Visit the unique and architecturally stunning "Big Head Buddha" (50-minute stay)
Designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, only the top of the Buddha statue is visible from the outside, adding to its mystique and solemnity. Crossing the approach path, you'll reach the water garden for a photo opportunity, feeling the breath of nature. Continuing on, you'll enter the Great Buddha Hall. Looking closely at the Buddha's serene and peaceful expression allows one to temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of the world.
At the entrance, a row of Moai statues welcomes you, and you can take photos with them up close.
★ Third stop: Enjoy the autumn scenery of Yaken Valley and savor the specialties of Hokkaido, including Genghis Khan BBQ (1.5-hour stay)
We'll take you to a unique barbecue farm restaurant in Hachikensan, where you can enjoy carefully selected lamb paired with fresh wild vegetables grown on the farm. *For those who can't eat lamb, beef, pork, or chicken barbecue is available instead. *We'll be serving outdoors if the weather is nice; indoors if it rains.
After lunch, you can take a stroll in the valley farm and by the pond to enjoy the autumn afternoon atmosphere, and even get to interact with the animals!
★ Fourth stop: Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the autumn scenery of Fengpingxia Reservoir and its canyon lakes (1 hour stay)
At Fengpingxia Reservoir, where autumn colors are in full bloom, you can stand atop the 100-meter-high arched reservoir and enjoy panoramic views of Qianzhangyan Rock, which is interwoven with the myriad autumn colors, and Dingshan Lake under the golden canyon. You may also have the opportunity to witness the spectacular sight of the reservoir releasing water.
★ Fifth stop: Jozankei Dam and Lake Sapporo (30-minute stop)
Looking out over Lake Sapporo, its scenery remains beautiful in all four seasons. While it may not be as famous as the Toyohiryo Dam, it is actually a hidden gem, with breathtaking views that are no less magnificent.
17:30 Return to the North Exit of JR Sapporo Station and disband.