Kamakura Great Buddha
Monument · Kamakura, Tokyo

Kamakura Great Buddha

Photo: 663highland · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Cast in 1252, the statue stands 13 meters tall and weighs 121 tons. It once sat inside a temple hall destroyed by storms in the 15th century. The interior is open and shows the original construction method.

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Good to know

Tickets
Admission fee applies for temple grounds
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Early morning on weekdays
Getting there
JR Kamakura station then Enoden train to Hase

Itineraries with Kamakura Great Buddha

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How Kamakura Great Buddha fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Kōtoku-inKamakura
  2. 10:30Hase-deraKamakura
  3. 13:30Tsurugaoka HachimangūKamakura
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Kamakura Great Buddha questions

How tall is the Kamakura Great Buddha?

The seated statue measures 13.35 meters from base to top of head.

Can you go inside the Kamakura Great Buddha?

Yes, a small door allows visitors to enter the hollow interior.

When was the Kamakura Great Buddha made?

The bronze statue was completed in 1252 after two earlier attempts failed.

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