Casual strolls and one-day trips around Tokyo for the May Day holiday!

❤ I've finally arrived at the other side of the 'Anywhere Door' —— Ushiku Daibutsu! 🌟 Ushiku Daibutsu is a giant Buddha statue located in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It is the third tallest Buddha statue in the world and the tallest structure in Ibaraki Prefecture. 👍 The Ushiku Daibutsu stands 120 meters tall, with the statue itself being 100 meters and the base 20 meters. Its official name is Ushiku Amida Buddha, and it was constructed in 1989. It is a building of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Pure Land Buddhism, specifically the Eastern Main Temple of the sect. The materials used include one thousand tons each of copper and iron. ❤ The exterior of Ushiku Daibutsu is impressively grand, and the interior of the statue is open to visitors. Inside, you can climb to the highest point of the statue to enjoy the scenery of Ibaraki, offering a unique experience. On clear days, you can see Mount Fuji and Tokyo Skytree. ✅ The first floor of the statue is the 'World of Light,' showcasing a space that represents the Pure Land. The second floor is the 'World of Gratitude and Repayment,' where sutra-copying activities are held every Saturday. The third floor is the 'Lotus Treasury World,' where about 3,400 golden Buddha statues are displayed. The fourth floor is the 'Mount Gridhrakuta Room,' where the relics of Shakyamuni Buddha are enshrined for worship. 🖼 The area around the Buddha statue is planted with various kinds of flowers, allowing visitors to enjoy different flowers throughout the year, from cherry blossoms to hydrangeas, from peonies to moss phlox, and the vibrant cosmos flowers, among others. The flowers here can be picked, and visitors are allowed to pick them in moderation according to their needs. During the summer's Magnolia Bowl Festival, there are also light shows and fireworks displays, with the entire Daibutsu immersed in a festive and joyful atmosphere. 🚉 Transportation: Take the JR Joban Line to Ushiku Station. It's very convenient from Tokyo. After exiting the station, transfer to a bus at platform 2, and it takes 30 minutes to arrive. 📍 Address: Kunocho, Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture. 💰 Fee: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for children. 🕙 Opening hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.