About Great Buddha of Kamakura:- The Great Buddha of Kamakura is also known as Kotoku-In and the large bronze status of Amithaba which belongs to the first and foremost within the Kotoku-In compound. The original statue with the wooden version got destroyed by Tsunami in 1498. The statue has since then been standing in the current outdoor location also over the centuries the glided surface of statue has become weather beaten. The shed has most of its luster although some traces still gets visible if one looks carefully and the Daibutsu is originally known as the most famous spot for the tourists in Kamakura as the Buddha statue is delicate as well as majestic.
How can Reach:- Kotoku-in or Taiizan Kotokuin Shojosenji or Jodo-shu Buddhist temple is located in Kamakura city in the Kanagawa Prefecture of the Japan country. It is exact 64.7 KM distance from Tokyo capital city.
Its nearest largest station is Kamakura where is available express trains to other cities of the country. It is just 2.2 KM far from Kotoku-in Temple.
"Tokyo International Airport" is a large international airport where tourists can get flights to foreign countries direct. It is just 46.5 KM distance from Kamakura city.
Nearest Major Airport:- "Tokyo International Airport" is a large international airport of the Japan country where tourists can get international flight direct to lots of aboard countries. It is exact 46.5 KM distance from Kamakura.
Nearest Railway station:- Kamakura Station (2.2 KM) - Yokosuka Line. Tourists can get here express trains to other cities of the Japan country.
Bues Services:- Buses are available from "Tokyo International Airport" (46.5 KM) to Kamakura city tour.
Taxi Services:- Taxis are available from "Tokyo International Airport" (46.5 KM) to Kamakura city tour.
Completed Built Year: 1252
Great Buddha Statue Weight: 121 tonnes
Great Buddha Statue Height: 13.35 metres
Japan National Treasure site:- Yes
Location:- Kamakura, Japan (Kanagawa Prefecture).
Tourist Attractions:- Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine, Myohonji Temple, Great Buddha bronze statue, Hasedera temple, Zeniarai Benten Shrine, Taya Cavern temple, Suenosato.
Things to Do:- Mountain Hiking, Yuigahama Beach, Inamuragasaki Beach, Shichirigahama Beach for summer vacation.
Kamakura Weather Temperature
Months | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Average Low (℃) | 2.3 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 10.4 | 12.5 | 15.0 | 18.6 | 22.4 | 24.0 | 20.6 | 15.0 | 9.6 |
Average High (℃) | 9.9 | 10.3 | 13.2 | 18.5 | 22.4 | 24.9 | 28.7 | 30.6 | 26.7 | 21.5 | 16.7 | 12.4 |
Nearest Accommodations:- Yuigahama House, Kaihinso Kamakura, Casa. Kamakura Espresso.Pub&Bed, Traditional Japanese House Near Sea, Kamakura Prince Hotel, t-Reef Vacation House "Blue Lagoon", t-Reef Vacation House "Pine Tree", Kinokuniya Ryokan, Breath Hotel, Ebisuya Hotel, Iwamotoro Honkan, Kinokuniya Ryokan, Villa Sacra, Tsukino Yado Hotel, Fukuya - Soba Bar And Hostel, Hostel Yuigahama + Soba Bar, Ohmachi Junxion, Kamakura Central Guest House, Kamakura Central Guest House, Webase Hostel, Zen Vague, Iza Kamakura Guest House & Bar, Ushio Kamakura, Kamakura Zenji, Kamakura Backpackers, Kamakura Guest House, Funoyado Akita-Ya, Iza Enoshima Guest House & Bar.
Distances from Kamakura City:-
Tokyo City : 64.7 KM
Yokohama City : 26.3 KM
Osaka City : 485.4 KM
Nagoya City : 329.0 KM
Sapporo City : 1216.3 KM
Kyoto City : 434.9 KM
Nara City : 454.5 KM