The 13-metre bronze Buddha of Kamakura — serene for 750 years.
From $2.00≈ ¥308 Duration 60 min Kamakura
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Entrance
Temple grounds
$2.00 ≈ ¥308/ticket
Entrance + Great Buddha interior
Grounds + inside the statue
$2.33 ≈ ¥359/ticket
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Highlights
13 m bronze Buddha (1252)
Step inside the statue (+¥50)
Near Hase-dera
Kamakura's iconic open-air bronze Buddha has survived tsunamis and typhoons since 1252. Grounds admission around ¥300; step inside the statue for ¥50 more.
An easy half-day from Tokyo with Hase-dera nearby.
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“The crowds at peak times took away a little of the magic, so choose your slot wisely at Kotoku-in Great Buddha.”
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“Second visit to Kotoku-in Great Buddha and somehow even better than the first. There's always something new.”
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“From the first glimpse to the last, Kotoku-in Great Buddha was everything we hoped for and more.”
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“The staff were friendly and every detail of Kotoku-in Great Buddha felt considered.”
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“夕方の時間帯のKotoku-in Great Buddhaが最高でした。景色も雰囲気も、写真以上に素晴らしかったです。”
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“Kotoku-in Great Buddha in Kamakura was the highlight of our trip — we stayed far longer than planned.”
