Great Buddha of Kamakura

The monumental bronze Amida Buddha statue reaches 13.35 meters in height and maintains its position as the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan.

Created in 1252 during the Kamakura period, the statue replaced a wooden Buddha that had sustained damage from severe weather conditions.

The statue represents the Jodo Buddhist sect's principle of universal liberation, with thousands of worshippers and visitors gathering at the site throughout the year.

Located within walking distance from Hase Station, the temple charges 200 yen for entry plus 20 yen for internal statue access from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Visitors can enter the hollow interior of the statue where children's handmade straw sandals measuring 1.8 meters hang as symbols of hope.

Location: Hase

Inception: 13 century

Height: 13.35 m

Made from material: bronze

Part of: Kōtoku-in

Address: 神奈川県鎌倉市長谷4-2-28 248-0016 248-0016

GPS coordinates: 35.31684,139.53572

Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:40