basic information

The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. With a height of 13.35 meters, it is the second largest bronze Buddha statue in Japan (the largest is located in the Todaiji Temple in Nara). The statue was cast in 1252 and originally located inside a large temple hall. However, the temple buildings were washed away by a tsunami tidal wave in the end of the 15th century, and since then the Buddha stands in the open air.

The Buddha's slippers

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how to get there

The Great Buddha is located a 5 minute walk from the Enoden Railway Hase Station, the third station from Kamakura main station. The Enoden is a streetcar-like train that connects Kamakura with Enoshima and Fujisawa. Its terminal station in Kamakura is located just west of JR Kamakura Station.

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hours and fees

Kotokuin Temple
Hours:	7:00 to 18:00 (until 17:30 from October to March)
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	200 yen

Statue Interior
Hours:	8:00 to 16:30
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	20 yen

news and reports

Kamakura Cherry Blossom Report April 8, 2009

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1st of 14 most visited sights in Kamakura.
26th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.

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tours and packages

Kamakura Walking Tour Guided day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura.

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