4-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan
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Cost per person
¥300
Kotoku-in Temple is home to the iconic Great Buddha of Kamakura, a bronze statue of Amida Buddha dating back to 1252. Originally housed inside a large temple hall, the Buddha now stands in the open air, offering a unique photo opportunity. Visitors can even venture inside the statue to witness the sophisticated casting technology used in its construction.
Open: winter, spring, summer, autumn