The 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.
Directions:
The Great Buddha is located a 5 minute walk from the Enoden Railway Hase Station, the third station from Kamakura main station.
Temple Timings and admission fees (rates subject to change)
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
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