KOTOKU-IN

The official website of Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple that enshrines Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura), a colossal copper image of Amitabha Buddha (national treasure), as the principle image. Offers information on opening hours, admission fees, access, etc... The statue commonly known as Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura), a colossal copper image of Amida-butsu (Amitabha Buddha), is the principle image of Kotoku-in. The fact that it sits in the open air makes it unusual amongst large Buddha statues in Japan. The Great Buddha, designated a National Treasure by the Japanese government, is some 11.3 meters tall and weighs around 121 tons. Though in size it falls short of the Great Buddha of Todai-ji Temple at Nara (an image of Rushana-butsu [Vairochana Buddha]), it essentially retains its original form; as such it is an invaluable example of Japanese historical Buddhist art... When it was first built, the Great Buddha was enshrined in Daibutsu-den Hall, but ancient..

Primary location: Kamakura Japan