Kamakura Daibatsu

The Great Buddha of Kamakura ⛩️⛰️🍁 is the second largest bronze Buddha statue in Japan and has been a sacred object of Kamakura for hundreds of years. It is large with a total height of 13.4 meters and a weight of 121 tons. 🙏⛩️🎏 The Great Buddha of Kamakura was built in 1252 and was originally enshrined in the main hall of Kotokuin Temple. However, the temple was continuously damaged by typhoons and tsunamis during the 14th and 15th centuries. However, the Great Buddha of Kamakura miraculously survived the disasters. Since the 15th century, the Great Buddha has been enshrined outdoors. 📍 Kamakura, Japan 🚆 Hase Station by train ⏰ 08:00-17:30 💵 300¥/person #WinterTravel