Kotokuin (Kamakura Daibutsu)

Kotoku-in, where the Great Buddha of Kamakura is located, is a temple of the Jodo sect. Kotoku-in has walked through history along with the Great Buddha of Kamakura. The Great Buddha of Kamakura is the principal image of Kotoku-in and is officially called the "National Treasure Bronze Amida Nyorai Sitting Statue". Although its size of about 11.3 meters does not match that of the Great Buddha of Todai-ji Temple in Nara, it is a very valuable statue that preserves the appearance of its creation to this day. It is truly a representative Buddhist statue of Kamakura-period Buddhist art!

The fee system at Kotoku-in Temple is very simple, with admission costing 300 yen for junior high school students and above, and 150 yen for elementary school students. Please note that an additional 50 yen is required to enter the interior of the Great Buddha in Kamakura. There are also cases where admission fees are waived for those with disability certificates, so please check the various application pages on the Kotoku-in Temple website and apply as necessary.

The grounds of Kotokuin Temple are not huge, so you can visit, including the Kamakura Daibutsu, in about 30 minutes. However, since the Kamakura Daibutsu is also a popular tourist spot, it's best to visit when there are fewer people if you want to take a commemorative photo with the Daibutsu. Also, please be aware that there may be a line to enter the inside of the Daibutsu.