THe Big Buddha is impressive in size and scope but more than that it is peaceful. THe grounds allow for various views of the massive statue so the complexity of the visage can be contemplated. The grounds offer opportunity for reflection and meditation (assuming you...More

I guess it's impressive. The cool thing was you can go inside and see how a large bronze structure is put together. You can also see the repairs made when the head was bent downward during a typhoon many years ago.

The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha (the Lord of the Western Pure Land), which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Buddhist Temple. With a height of 13.35 meters, and weighing 125 tons, it is the second tallest bronze Buddha...More

Impressive statue of Buddha. About 10 minute walk from Hase train station. Many visitors to the place walking the narrow sidewalks. There is a parking place near but looks like its always full.

My Japanese hosts surprised me with a visit to the Daibutsu Buddha in Kamakura! I had not been there since I was a child. It looks the same after 60 plus years. What a wonderful experience. The Buddha was created 750 years ago and it...More

The beginning of the hike has great rock faces, like something from an Indiana Jones movie. At certain points, the wind picks up and the breeze feels amazing. The end of the hike is mediocre though, with so-so scenery and plenty of mosquitoes. Altogether, worth...More

Wonderful hiking trail. Not recommended for someone who isn't capably of a fairly strenuous walk. Be aware that not all directional signs and maps are in English.