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Great Buddha of Kamakura (Daibutsu)	# 1   of 15 most visited sights in Kamakura
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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 tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in Nara's Todaiji Temple. The statue was cast in 1252 and originally located inside a large temple hall. However, the temple buildings were destroyed multiple times by typhoons and a tidal wave in the 14th and 15th centuries. So, since 1495, the Buddha has been standing in the open air. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

How to get there

The Great Buddha is located a 5-10 minute walk from Hase Station, the third station from Kamakura along the Enoden railway line. The Enoden is a streetcar-like train that connects Kamakura with Enoshima and Fujisawa. Its terminal station in Kamakura is located just next of JR Kamakura Station. How to get to and around Kamakura

Hours and Fees

Kotokuin Temple Hours: 8:00 to 17:30 (until 17:00 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

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Tours and Packages

Kamakura Walking Tour Guided day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura.

English Links

Kotokuin Temple Official English website.

Japanese Links

Kotokuin Temple Official website.