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The Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏, Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. With a height of 11.4 meters, it has long been the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in Nara's Todaiji Temple and some recent creations.
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Kamakura's main attractions are concentrated in three areas,...
- Hokokuji Temple
Secluded in the hills of eastern Kamakura, Hokokuji (報国寺,...
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Jul 11, 2012 · 1061. arc459 (Atlas Obscura User) The Great Buddha (or Daibutsu) of Kamakura is one of Japan’s most fascinating historical landmarks. The enormous bronze statue is a representation of Amida...
Dec 5, 2023 · Best Kamakura Self-Guided Walking Tour (with Route & Map) Step into Japan's history with this Kamakura walking tour guide. Find an optimized route for a deep exploration of hidden gems & best temples. December 5, 2023. Kamakura is often hailed as Japan’s spiritual hub and once you step foot in it, you’ll quickly see why.
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View on Google Maps. Get Transit Info. KEYWORDS. MAP. ©Kamakura City Tourist Association. Stand inside Buddha and contemplate life and the universe. The bronzed Great Buddha of Kamakura or Kamakura Daibutsu dates back to the 13th century and is the second tallest bronze Buddha in Japan.
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3D model (click to interact) Kōtoku-in (高徳院) is a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū sect, in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Its mountain name is Taiizan (大異山), and its common temple name is Shōjōsen-ji (清浄泉寺) . The temple is renowned for The Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏, Kamakura Daibutsu ...
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The official website of Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple that enshrines Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura), a colossal copper image of Amitabha Buddha (national treasure), as the principle image. Offers information on opening hours, admission fees, access, etc.
The Great Buddha. The statue commonly known as Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura), a colossal copper image of Amida-butsu (Amitabha Buddha), is the principle image of Kotoku-in. The fact that it sits in the open air makes it unusual amongst large Buddha statues in Japan.