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Ushiku Daibutsu

茨城県

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The world's largest bronze standing Buddha statue with a height of 120 meters.

This is the world's largest bronze standing statue, standing at a height of 120 meters. It is the largest bronze standing statue in the world and is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. When visiting, take the elevator up to 85 meters above ground level and enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding gardens and the Kanto Plain!

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

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Observatory and Womb Space of the Ushiku Daibutsu

The Ushiku Daibutsu has an observatory where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery. You can access the observatory via an elevator inside the Daibutsu, and enjoy views of Ushiku City and the Kanto Plain. On clear days, you can even see Mt. Fuji. The first to fifth floors inside the Daibutsu are known as the "womb space" of the Daibutsu, where you can see exhibits related to the Daibutsu, such as copying sutras, observatory, a model of the Daibutsu's thumb, and explanatory panels. Why not enter inside and enjoy the Daibutsu, not just from the outside?

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A Pure Land Garden Spreading Below the Great Buddha Statue!

Below the Great Buddha statue, there is a Pure Land garden where you can take a stroll in a calm atmosphere. The Pure Land garden is a beautiful garden that uses finely crushed "white sand" and features rocks and stones of various sizes arranged to create a Zen-like world. Within the garden, there are many attractions such as Japan's largest incense burner, statues of Shakyamuni, Nizon, and Amida, a sea of flowers, and a dispatch gate. If you visit both the Ushiku Daibutsu and the Pure Land garden, you can enjoy the majestic Buddha statue and the peaceful garden at the same time!

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Facility where you can interact with animals and relax

The Fureai Garden Terrace is a place where you can relax while interacting with animals in a natural and rich environment located on the grounds of "Ushiku Daibutsu". Here, you can see the cute Japanese macaques perform on the monkey stage. The monkeys follow their master and perform a variety of performances similar to street performances. At the petting area, you can directly interact with small animals and even experience feeding them. The monkey stage is held every day except Fridays, and the petting zoo is only open on Sundays and holidays!

Point 4

BBQ at Ami Town Fureai no Mori!

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Ami Town Fureai no Mori is a natural park with a spacious site that includes promenades, grassy fields, and observation decks, as well as a barbecue area. Reservations are required for the barbecue area, and it is a paid service. Facilities such as tables, chairs, charcoal grills, and nets are provided. You will need to bring your own food, cooking utensils, and drinks. In addition, there are rules for handling fire and disposing of trash, so be sure to check them before using the area. It's about a 10-minute drive from Ushiku Daibutsu, so why not enjoy sightseeing and BBQ together?

Point 5

Outlet Just 5 Minutes by Car from Ushiku Daibutsu!

Ami Premium Outlet is located about a 5-minute drive from Ushiku Daibutsu. This outlet mall houses approximately 160 popular domestic and international brand stores, offering fashion, miscellaneous goods, restaurants, and food courts. It is conveniently accessible by Kan-Etsu Expressway Ami Higashi IC, Joban Line, and buses. As it is located near Ushiku Daibutsu, we recommend combining sightseeing with gourmet and shopping!

Sightseeing

Symbol of Ushiku City boasting a height of 120m

The Ushiku Daibutsu is a 120m tall bronze statue located in Ushiku City, known as the 6th tallest standing statue and the largest bronze standing statue of Buddha in the world. The inside of the Ushiku Daibutsu has an elevator that can take you up to the top floor. From the top floor, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding area from the observation deck, overlooking the scenery of southern Ibaraki prefecture. At night, the statue is illuminated, creating a fantastic atmosphere. There is also natural scenery such as the Ushiku Swamp in the surrounding area, making it a popular tourist spot. We recommend visiting this symbol of Ushiku City.

Basic Information

	Address	2083 Kunocho, Ushiku, Ibaraki 300-1288
	TEL	029-889-2931
	Web Site	https://daibutu.net/

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