Admire the monumental statue of Kōtoku-in, one of the largest Buddha figures in Japan. The towering bronze statue dates back to the 13th century and sits outside a Buddhist temple in the small town of Kamakura. Enjoy the view of the 13.3 m (43.8 ft) tall Amitabha Buddha, an imposing sight dominating peaceful temple grounds. For a small fee, you can venture inside the hollow statue to see the elaborate structural work that makes up this gargantuan monument. Using our custom trip planner, Kamakura attractions like Kōtoku-in can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Kotoku-in, the Daibutsu (Big Buddha) Temple - the landmark of Kamakura. I took a bus from the train station which is also a bus terminal, in fact several buses go past that area. Had to pay an...
Kotoku-in, the Daibutsu (Big Buddha) Temple - the landmark of Kamakura. I took a bus from the train station which is also a bus terminal, in fact several buses go past that area. Had to pay an... more »
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2nd largest Buddha after Nara. More impressive for being outside. Easy to visit on public transport from Tokyo and worth a visit out of the City as a few other temples to visit here
2nd largest Buddha after Nara. More impressive for being outside. Easy to visit on public transport from Tokyo and worth a visit out of the City as a few other temples to visit here more »
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I am glad I went to see the Great Buddha in Kamakura. It was a beautiful day to walk around the site and take photos. We bought some cute souvenirs at the gifts shops on site. They sell stamp books and issue stamps for a small fee, which make a great keepsake. There are beautiful flowers and stone tablets around to view and have a nice stroll. The area isn't very big, so it can get crowded on weekends.
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Highly recommended stop for all the visitors of Kamakura. The Great Buddha is magnificent and also offers great picture opportunities. If you like old folks tales, they say that if you enter the Buddha, you can never really leave Japan, you must be coming back! You can buy nice souvenirs as well. Highly recommended
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