Ushiku Daibutsu, Bronze Buddha statue in Ushiku, Japan
The Ushiku Daibutsu rises 120 meters into the sky, with a 10-meter base, 10-meter lotus platform, and bronze-clad steel construction featuring 2.5-meter eyes.
The statue commemorates the birth of Shinran, founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, and maintained its position as the tallest statue globally from 1993 to 2008.
Inside the statue, four floors contain sacred Buddhist artifacts, including 3000 golden Buddha figures and a sanctuary dedicated to spiritual contemplation and learning.
Visitors can reach the observation floor at 85 meters through an elevator, with entry permitted daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM at 800 yen for adults.
The construction required dividing the 100-meter torso into 20 tiers, with each tier containing 17 blocks covered by nine precisely measured bronze sheets.
Location: Ushiku
Inception: 1993
Founders: Ōtani Kōshō
Official opening: June 1993
Height: 10 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Website: https://daibutu.net/
Made from material: bronze
Website: https://daibutu.net
GPS coordinates: 35.98265,140.22025
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
A collection of religious monuments from different cultures, including the Christ statue in Rio and Buddha statues in China. These structures, often exceeding 30 meters in height, represent various spiritual traditions through stone and metal constructions. The monuments include Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and other religious figures.
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