Fukidashi park
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Beautiful small park, with sparkling little waterfalls and delicious fresh spring water. Also has a playground, fountain, gift shop and a large collection of statues for Kannon worship. Here's what the sign translates to: "The entire area of Fukidashi Park was once owned by Fujiro Umezawa of Iwanai Town, but was donated to the town through the founder of the current Ryumonji Temple in the early Showa period. When Genryu Matsuda made a wish to make this land a sacred place of Kannon worship, many people from all sects agreed, donating treasures and volunteering their labor, and a total of 54 statues, including the Acala statue enshrined at the spout as the guardian deity of the park, the Kannon Bodhisattva statue, the thirteen Buddha statues, and other statues, were carved by Masanori Ide and his son Masao, who were both renowned as master craftsmen at the time and had deep faith in Kannon, and spent about two years carving them with great passion, forgetting to eat and sleep. These statues are enshrined in order on the banks of the pond, and people at that time would make pilgrimages to each one, starting with the first one, reciting hymns as they went. In particular, a grand memorial service was held on the festival day of August 17th, which was a fun annual event for people at a time when entertainment was scarce. After that, the Ryumonji Baika group held a memorial service for the statue, but when the park's construction was completed, the town's tourism association and the descendants who inherited the will of their ancestors formed a support group, and the statue was moved to this location and enshrined there, and memorial services will continue to be held every year. This place has taken its first steps as a new famous spot in both name and reality, as a place of relaxation and a place of pilgrimage. Kannon is generally called Kanzeon Bosatsu, and it is said that Kannon changes into 33 forms depending on the place and time to save people suffering from disasters, illnesses, and all other worries and confusion. Since ancient times, Kannon sacred sites have been built all over the country and are still worshipped by people. The thirteen Buddhas are the five most representative Buddhas, namely Shakyamuni, Amida, Dainichi, Asen, and Yakushi, among the many Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Myo-o, and the seven bodhisattvas, namely Manjusri, Samantabhadra, Jizo, Maitreya, Kannon, Seishi, and Kokuzo, as well as Acala."
caitlin spaancaitlin spaan
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Beautiful park. Must visit in Autumn and summer to refresh your mind with crystal clear water that gushes out from the underground of Mt. Yotei. It's a spring of natural water that is safe to drink and also one of the best waters in Japan. Seicomart has a filling station nearby where their bottled water comes from. The park is also nice to walk around and watch the autumn leaves or to cool down in the summer heat. Nearby you will find the small local coffee roasters and they do some amazing coffee and cheap too. Good place to visit with young kids too as there is plenty of parking space and toilets.
Miha GriljMiha Grilj
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Almost 3 hours from Sapporo bus station 7, a worthwhile trip indeed during autumn. Spending 3 hours is a must if you want to have time to both appreciate the scenery and be able to take nice photos. 1 hour is when you'll just pass by. There is a souvenir shop with restaurant - must try and also stores by the stairs going down the spring. Reachable by private vehicles best and has parking, it's 2 bus rides from sapporo if commuting. I travelled here solo and the town is super quiet at 10:30am almost as if it's apocalypse. Though this is normal throughout outskirts of Japan.
NowWhereToGo ReviewsNowWhereToGo Reviews
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We weren't planning on going to Fukidashi park, but we had some time so we decided to go, and we're so glad we did! The park is really beautiful and clean. The highlight is the natural spring from which you could get water and drink from! This was a first for us, so it was pretty exciting. Other than that, there are bridges and open spaces to enjoy. The food offered is quite good. We got "fried mash potatoes?" and a melon/grape ice cream. The melon part tasted much better. Overall a quick, nice and relaxing spot. Go if you have time, or if on the way to your destination.
Arvhic Jay SalazarArvhic Jay Salazar
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There is a convenient store before the walking trail to the water fountain. People there are so friendly and helpful. I ordered a coffee pudding, a coffee jelly (it comes with cream and simplified sugar) , and coffee. The sweet treats are delicious. In front of this shop is a public bathroom. Upon leaving the bathroom, I was yelled at by a Chinese tourist man for no reason. I do not understand him. I just ignored him. My driver told me that they are very rude. I hope this is a one-time thing.
Titanium Root VIITitanium Root VII
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Beautiful place but bring your camera as there are some wonderful opportunities here to take pictures of waterfalls, moss covered rocks and bridges. A stunning setting for a romantic walk. There's a spot that you can bring a container to take away drinking water straight from the source of the ground as it is such high quality. We observed many locals taking huge jugs and containers full of the water so it must be good. Bring a picnic and make a lovely day out of it.
Naomi NicholsonNaomi Nicholson
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Nearby Attractions Of Fukidashi park
Roadside station Meisui-no-sato Kyogoku
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Nearby Restaurants Of Fukidashi park
Isshinan
Kurenai Sushi
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45 Kawanishi, 京極町 Kyogoku, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0131, Japan
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attractions: Roadside station Meisui-no-sato Kyogoku, Kyogoku Hot springs and Community Center, restaurants: Isshinan, Kurenai Sushi, Cafe Mocha, ジンギスカン 噴出しガーデン, 鍋処, 門多居酒屋, 焼肉の家

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