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Makomanai Takino Cemetery: The Double Impact of Moai Statues and Great Buddha Head

🌟 **January 1, 2025, Makomanai Takino Cemetery: The Double Impact of Moai Statues and Great Buddha Head** 🌟 On the first day of the new year, I visited the **Makomanai Takino Cemetery** in Sapporo, Hokkaido. This place is not only a serene cemetery but also a beautiful space that blends nature and art. 🌿✨ In this vast land, two iconic attractions—the **Moai Statues** and the **Great Buddha Head**—brought me immense visual and spiritual impact! 🗿 **Moai Statues: The Mysterious Atmosphere of Easter Island** As soon as you enter the cemetery, the most striking sight is the rows of replica Moai statues from Easter Island! These massive stone sculptures stand silently in the snow, as if guarding the land, giving off a mysterious and solemn atmosphere. ❄️🗿 In the winter sunlight, the contrast between the white snow and the gray-black stone creates a stunning visual effect, making every photo an artistic masterpiece! 📸 Whether taking a solo photo or having fun with friends, the Moai statues are perfect photo backgrounds! 🙏 **Great Buddha Head: The Perfect Combination of Art and Spirituality** Another unmissable spectacular sight is the 13.5-meter-tall **Great Buddha Head**! This Buddha head is half-buried in the ground, symbolizing a fusion with nature, surrounded by a field of lavender (though covered in snow in winter, it still has a unique charm). 🌸❄️ Standing before the Buddha head, you feel not only visual impact but also a sense of peace and reflection. The atmosphere here makes you slow down and quietly savor every moment. 💭🕯️ 🌿 **The Beauty of Changing Seasons** Whether it's the lavender fields in summer or the snowy world in winter, Makomanai Takino Cemetery showcases different charms throughout the seasons. The Moai statues and Great Buddha Head appear even more unique and solemn in this natural landscape. 📸🌞 📍 **Location**: Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 🚗 **Transportation**: About 30 minutes by car from downtown Sapporo, or take a bus. On the first day of 2025, I encountered the Moai statues and Great Buddha Head at Makomanai Takino Cemetery, feeling the perfect blend of art and nature. If you also enjoy exploring unique attractions, this place is definitely worth a visit! 🌟

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Posted: Mar 9, 2025

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