[2024 Katsuyama Attraction] Travel Guide for Echizen Daibutsu (Updated Oct)
Historical Sites
Temples
Address:
50-1-1 Katase, Katsuyama, Fukui 911-0811, Japan
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 8:00-17:00Closed Today
Phone:
+81 779-87-3300
The Echizen Great Buddha: A Must-Visit in Fukui
When you think of Fukui, the Echizen Great Buddha comes to mind. I visited the Echizen Great Buddha, a famous tourist spot in Fukui.
Even for someone who doesn't know what Fukui has to offer (like I used to be), this impactful site is one that you've probably seen at least once and have always wanted to visit.
Although I had seen it in photos, the sight of over a thousand Buddha statues lined up was truly overwhelming.
Located in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, it boasts the tallest Great Buddha in Japan, standing at 17 meters, surpassing the height of the Great Buddhas in Nara and Kamakura. Amazing!
I really wanted to climb the five-storied pagoda as well, but I didn't have enough time on this trip. Since the impression changes depending on the angle you view it from, I recommend setting aside plenty of time for your visit to the Echizen Great Buddha.
Religious Corporation Rinzai Sect Myoshinji School Daishiyama Seidaiji
TEL: 0779-87-3300
FAX: 0779-87-2292
Open year-round (subject to temporary closure in winter)
Regular season: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
Winter season: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Last admission at 3:30 PM)
Adults 500 yen, children (elementary, middle, and high school students) 300 yen
Only cash is accepted.
Hello.asami
Echizen Daibutsu Katsuyama, Fukui
A must visit temple in Fukui.
Located in Katsuyama. It's near Fukui Dinosaur Museum. They have pamphlets in English so you can read about the temple. Entrance is 500 yen. #Katsuyama #Echizendaibutsu
Once inside, marvel at the immense dimensions of the temple and its stunning indoor Buddha statue which is said to be the largest in Japan. The walls inside the temple are lined with over a thousand of smaller statues which adds to its beauty.
Krishia
Fukui's Echizen Great Buddha: A Breathtaking Array of Buddha Statues
In Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, I finally visited the long-awaited Echizen Great Buddha.
The wall full of Buddha statues is simply breathtaking 🥺🥺
There are over a thousand of them!
It was my first time being surrounded by so many Buddha statues.
Wrapped in the stillness and the slightly tense atmosphere, my spine naturally straightened.
The temple grounds, not just the hall, had an atmosphere that felt like it could be in China, giving me a taste of traveling abroad ✨
Traveling by car to the Echizen Great Buddha was convenient, so I recommend renting a car.
There is an admission fee of 500 yen, but it's a very impressive spot worth seeing!