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- Did you know that you don't have to pay to get in? It's considered a "Recommended Donation". But if you don't pay you don't get a handy brochure and you will feel guilty. So pay up, cheapskate!! ;-)Upvoted Jan 23
- Magdalena MrázkováOctober 27, 2017Impressive Buddha statue that is bigger than it seems when you first take a glimpse of it at the entrance. For a small fee you can even enter inside the statue and see the constructionUpvoted 2 weeks ago
- KMP BlogFebruary 20, 2014Absolutely beautiful. You can see I believe the second largest Buddah statue here. You can also go inside the statue for 20 yen but there's not much to see in there.Upvoted 1 week ago
- 𝙻𝚒𝚕𝚒á𝚗𝚊 ✨November 7, 2019Amazing statue of the great Buddha! You have to pay to see it and also pay 20 yen if you want to go inside the statue.
- StéphanieNovember 23, 2016Amazing Buddha statue. Don't miss out the big flip flops on the wall! Provided for the day Buddha stands up and walks away.
- Brandon F.June 21, 2019This giant Buddha was built in the late 13th century and has survived tsunamis and earthquakes — if that’s not enough to blow your mind, I suggest you slap yourself.
- Tracy LohJanuary 23, 2023the great buddha is icnoic in kamakura, the statue is truly magnificent, lots of tourist in the area with cameras. https://t.co/li3mS3NqvP
- Epicurean 🗼dventuresNovember 20, 2018Bronze Daibutsu statue that's the main feature of Kotoku-in.📸worthy so come early 2avoid fighting 4d perfect photo spot w/ d other tourists.
- Ronak DayaOctober 29, 2016Amazing Buddha statue. The second largest in Japan and definitely worth a visit.
- Robert LuNovember 28, 2015Here is peaceful place. You need to slow down your steps, and heavily breath the fresh air here.
- Awesome sight, recommend paying the additional 30 yen to enter inside the Buddha.
- Abdullah Al-HaddadMarch 25, 2015A really big huge giant Buddha, and one of the hot tourist attraction in Japan, you don't wanna miss this one.
- MagalyDecember 5, 2017It’s about 13,35 m tall and weights about 93 tons, which makes it the second bigger Buddha in Japan after the one in Nara.
- PaulaMarch 10, 2019Must-see in Kamakura. You can go inside for an additional 20Yen. There’s nothing much to see inside but if you’re curious 20Yen probably won’t hurt too much.
- Jeffrey KaoJune 6, 2017A good day trip out of Tokyo. Lots of cool boutique shops and quaint small-town things.
- tony changApril 21, 2017For 20 yen, you can go inside the Buddha and see information about the construction of this 750 year old statue.
- 656 "Afro Buds" on the top of his head... count them and you will find Nirvana.
- Martin BazikMay 18, 2016The statue is quite big, but not big enough. Entry is cheap. Statue looks dirty. You can go inside the statue. Lots of shade.
- Sandra AcresFebruary 7, 2012Overwhelmingly beautiful, the first Buddha I ever saw in person. You can buy some lovely inscense here too.
- Japan Culture Agency Inc. (JCA)February 6, 2012This temple is renowned for its "Great Buddha", a monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha, completed in 1243.
- Jon SteinbackNovember 23, 2011Enter the Great Buddha. Also, awesome day-trip from Tokyo. Great restaurants around.
- moko3 syzygyDecember 30, 201120yen to walk inside the statue. Try looking up the face at the fortune wish box in front of him.