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      Kotoku-in (高徳院) temple in Kamakura City

      • 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 Buddha, located on the grounds of the Kotoku-in (高徳院) temple in Kamakura City.
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  2. Getting there and around. The Great Buddha is located a 5-10 minute walk from Hase Station, the third station from Kamakura along the Enoden railway line. The Enoden is a streetcar-like train that connects Kamakura with Enoshima and Fujisawa. Its terminal station in Kamakura is located just next to JR Kamakura Station.

    • Hokokuji Temple

      Secluded in the hills of eastern Kamakura, Hokokuji (報国寺,...

  3. 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. The statue is an iconic sight and one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Kanto area.

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  4. Jul 11, 2012 · The Great Buddha (or Daibutsu) of Kamakura is one of Japans most fascinating historical landmarks. The enormous bronze statue is a representation of Amida Buddha, located on the grounds of the...

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kōtoku-inKōtoku-in - Wikipedia

    History. Measurements. In arts and poetry. Gallery. See also. References. External links. Kōtoku-in. Coordinates: 35°19′01″N139°32′09″E. 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) .

  6. Kotoku-in is a Buddhist temple located in Kamakura, a seaside town in the south of Tokyo, in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. It is renowned for its Daibutsu, a large sitting Buddha bronze statue. Contents. Bronze Daibutsu sitting in the open-air. Our pictures. How to go to Kotoku-in? What to see near?

  7. 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.

  8. Dec 5, 2011 · According to the official record of Kamakura Shogunate “ Azuma Kagami ”『吾妻鏡』, the construction of the first Daibutsu was begun in 1238 and the ceremony to celebrate the completion was held in 1243. It was made of wood. But in 1252, the casting for a second Daibutsu was started. And this means that the second Daibutsu is almost 760 ...

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