Kotokuin Temple ● Kamakura Great Buddha in 4K – 高徳院大仏●鎌倉 – Japan As It Truly Is

The Kotokuin Temple and Great Buddha of Kamakura are an icon of Japan and you’ll see the best of this stunning sight right here.

A Kamakura day trip from Tokyo is a great way to see some impressive places, and the Great Buddha of Kamakura or Kamakura Daibutsu (鎌倉大仏) will be one of the highlights of your trip. The giant bronze Daibutsu statue was created in 1252 and orinially was in a wood housing, but storms destroyed the housing long ago.
Kotokuin Temple (高徳院) is not far from Hase Station and nearby is another excellent sight, the Hasedera Temple. The Great Buddha or Daibutsu does not take long to see, and only ¥300 to visit. For just another ¥20 you can go inside the statue and see its construction – also shown here.

Open 8 AM – 5:30 PM (5 PM Oct-Mar) – Inside statue: until 4:30 PM
The official website is: https://www.kotoku-in.jp

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