Great Buddha (Kamakura Daibutsu)

The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kamakura Daibutsu) is made of bronze and was completed in 1795. The total height including the base is 13.35 meters. The Buddha itself is 11 meters high and weighs about 122 tons. The green color of the Buddha is because the bronze has reacted to the weather for a long time until it turned green. In addition, you can also go inside the Buddha. There is an additional fee. You can contact the staff directly. In addition, there is a replica of the Great Buddha that you can buy and take home to worship. The price is not as expensive as you think. If you visit Japan, you must not miss seeing the great Buddha. :: Travel :: You can travel from Tokyo to pay homage to the Great Buddha of Kamakura as a day trip. Take the Shonan-Shinjuku Line from JR Shinjuku Station in Tokyo to JR Kamakura Station. Then change to the Enoshima Electric Railway bound for Fujisawa and get off at Hase Station. It is only a 7-minute walk from the station to the Big Buddha. There are detailed signs on the road. :: Opening hours :: Every day from 08:00-17:30 #Japan #trip #TokyoTravel #TravelAbroad