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Great Buddha of Kamakura

(鎌倉大仏)
Historic and Protected Site and Monument
鎌倉市
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    Jeremy C.
    "Beautiful scenery and of course a giant Buddha."(4 Tips)
    Jon S.
    "Also, awesome day-trip from Tokyo."(3 Tips)
    Stéphanie
    "Amazing Buddha statue."(2 Tips)
    Torzin S
    "One of the icon of Japan, serene and beautiful"(2 Tips)
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  • Sean N.heart icon on user image
    Sean NicholsMay 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    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 M.
    Magdalena MrázkováOctober 27, 2017
    Impressive 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 construction
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • KMP Blogheart icon on user image
    KMP BlogFebruary 20, 2014
    Absolutely 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 ✨heart icon on user image
    Amazing 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.
  • Stéphanieheart icon on user image
    StéphanieNovember 23, 2016
    Amazing 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.heart icon on user image
    Brandon F.June 21, 2019
    This 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 L.
    Tracy LohJanuary 23, 2023
    the great buddha is icnoic in kamakura, the statue is truly magnificent, lots of tourist in the area with cameras. https://t.co/li3mS3NqvP
  • Epicurean .heart icon on user image
    Epicurean 🗼dventuresNovember 20, 2018
    Bronze 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 D.
    Ronak DayaOctober 29, 2016
    Amazing Buddha statue. The second largest in Japan and definitely worth a visit.
  • Robert L.heart icon on user image
    Robert LuNovember 28, 2015
    Here is peaceful place. You need to slow down your steps, and heavily breath the fresh air here.
  • JK
    JKFebruary 5, 2015
    National treasure and a famous icon of Japan. The bronze statue dates back 1252!
  • Dan C.heart icon on user image
    Dan CastellanoSeptember 8, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome sight, recommend paying the additional 30 yen to enter inside the Buddha.
  • Abdullah A.heart icon on user image
    Abdullah Al-HaddadMarch 25, 2015
    A really big huge giant Buddha, and one of the hot tourist attraction in Japan, you don't wanna miss this one.
  • Kevin D.heart icon on user image
    Kevin DulinJanuary 31, 2019
    Not worth the ¥20 to go inside the Buddha!
  • Magalyheart icon on user image
    MagalyDecember 5, 2017
    It’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.
  • Torzin Sheart icon on user image
    Torzin SOctober 14, 2018
    One of the icon of Japan, serene and beautiful
  • Paulaheart icon on user image
    PaulaMarch 10, 2019
    Must-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.
  • Cynthia C.heart icon on user image
    Cynthia CalzadaSeptember 4, 2015
    Awesome place! Don't forget to take a lot of pics.
  • Cinheart icon on user image
    CinSeptember 14, 2019
    Go on a weekday as Saturday and Sunday get really crowded.
  • Jeffrey K.
    Jeffrey KaoJune 6, 2017
    A good day trip out of Tokyo. Lots of cool boutique shops and quaint small-town things.
  • tony c.heart icon on user image
    tony changApril 21, 2017
    For 20 yen, you can go inside the Buddha and see information about the construction of this 750 year old statue.
  • Sean N.heart icon on user image
    Sean NicholsMay 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    656 "Afro Buds" on the top of his head... count them and you will find Nirvana.
  • Martin B.heart icon on user image
    Martin BazikMay 18, 2016
    The statue is quite big, but not big enough. Entry is cheap. Statue looks dirty. You can go inside the statue. Lots of shade.
  • Sandra A.
    Sandra AcresFebruary 7, 2012
    Overwhelmingly beautiful, the first Buddha I ever saw in person. You can buy some lovely inscense here too.
  • Kiko C.heart icon on user image
    Kiko CoelhoNovember 2, 2015
    1 hour ride from Tokyo, but worth the trip
  • Japan Culture Agency Inc. (JCA)
    This temple is renowned for its "Great Buddha", a monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha, completed in 1243.
  • Jon S.
    Jon SteinbackNovember 23, 2011
    Enter the Great Buddha. Also, awesome day-trip from Tokyo. Great restaurants around.
  • Jakub K.
    Jakub KFebruary 20, 2016
    At the moment it's a great tent of Buddha ;)
  • Pedro M.heart icon on user image
    Pedro MercesMarch 17, 2016
    Ironic that the statue is 'hollow' but worth the walk around Kamakura.
  • Chlöe W.heart icon on user image
    Chlöe WoodOctober 21, 2016
    For 10 yen you can go inside the Buddha.
  • Ruslan P.
    Ruslan PrylypkoNovember 24, 2015
    Don't forget to enter inside Great Buddah!
  • Joshefo J.heart icon on user image
    Joshefo JacquesOctober 2, 2016
    You can get inside the Buddha
  • Kanwipa C.
    Kanwipa ChMarch 30, 2019
    Giant buddha, scenic garden
  • Daniel W.heart icon on user image
    Daniel WaldronOctober 30, 2014
    Be sure to go inside through the back of it.
  • kumastyle
    kumastyleFebruary 5, 2015
    Oh my god!! This place is dominated by tourists!!
  • moko3 s.
    moko3 syzygyDecember 30, 2011
    20yen to walk inside the statue. Try looking up the face at the fortune wish box in front of him.
  • John P.
    John PaterakisOctober 3, 2014
    Nice souvenir shop at the entrance gate.
  • Jeremy C.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy CAugust 31, 2014
    Beautiful scenery and of course a giant Buddha.
  • Konstantinos N.heart icon on user image
    Great and peaceful place to visit!Feeling lucky I made it here 🙏🇯🇵
  • Kennyheart icon on user image
    KennyNovember 9, 2018
    Really beautiful. Lots of people.
  • Alejandro G.
    Try the buddha cookies outside, so delicious
  • Calvin L.heart icon on user image
    Calvin LeiOctober 8, 2014
    You can get into the giant budda
  • Sheart icon on user image
    SFebruary 8, 2019
    Really worth a trip. 🖤
  • Konrad S.
    Konrad StefanowiczJune 5, 2013
    Absolutely amazing spot!
  • Tomokiheart icon on user image
    TomokiNovember 2, 2014
    Awesome!!!!!
  • Urs G.heart icon on user image
    Urs GubserJuly 22, 2016
    easy access
  • Vince P.heart icon on user image
    Vince PaulSeptember 11, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Summer night illumination...
  • Jerry W.heart icon on user image
    Jerry WangApril 19, 2016
    Buy a good luck charm or two!
  • Alex M.heart icon on user image
    Alex MooreJanuary 3, 2015
    It's pretty darn big.
  • ellery h.
    ellery hMarch 11, 2012
    remember to check his back :D
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