Daibutsu
Religious
Day Trip
Religion, History, Photography, Art, Literature, Architecture
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Lunch
Daibutsu
Kotoku-in Temple
Great Buddha of Kamakura
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2-28 Hase 4-Chome Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanto 248-0015 |
+81 (04) 6722 0703 |
Description
If you're looking for the largest Buddha statue in Japan...don't come here (it's in Nara, several hours away). But the Great Buddha of Kamakura is nonetheless impressive, and one of the most famous sights of the region. Cast in bronze and dating from 1252 A.D., it stands 13.35 meters tall. For an extra thrill, you can enter from around the back. The Buddha once sat inside a large hall, like the Great Buddha of Nara. But unlike in Nara, the hall here was washed away in a tsunami, and the statue has braved the elements since 1495. The image is that of the Amida Buddha, sometimes called the Buddha of Everlasting Light, and the central figure of the Jodo (Pure Land) sect of Buddhism.
Times & Dates
Visit Time: 30min-1hrAverage Wait Time: None
Price: $0-$5
Exposure
Outdoor with some covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Kamakura or Hase stations
Best Modes of Transportation:
Train
Notes: The temple is about 1,400 meters from Kamakura Station, or a shorter walk from Hase Station on the local Enoden Line.
Parking Availability: Yes
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