Great Buddha, Kamakura, Japan

The Great Buddha is the iconic statue of Amida Buddha found in the temple of Jodo-Shu Buddhists in Kamakura, Japan.  Particularly, the gigantic statue, which is a national treasure measures 13.35 m in height and 267,000 pounds in weight is made purely of bronze and is a World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Originally, the statue was made from woods but was damaged by a storm that leads to the creation of the present version of the statue. Also, traces of golds can be found particularly in the ear of the statue because it was gilded. Lady Inada and Priest Joko find ways in raising funds that were used for the creation of the bronze Buddha.

In visiting the Great Buddha, the nearest city you can find is the Fujisawa that offers leisure activities you can enjoy. Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a theme park that consists of an aquarium, amusement rides, a shopping center, a hotel, and a marina. Also, this park is featured in some movies such as Godzilla, which makes it more known to tourists. If you’re up for some adventure, another place you can visit is the Enoshima Iwaya Caves. The cave was created due to the erosion of the land caused by sea waves and was elevated due to the repeating earthquake. A temple inside the cave is found as well as framed photos that explain its history. There are a lot of options in choosing Kamakura Hotels. Guesthouse Shibafu and Kamakura Park Hotel are the nearest hotels in the Buddha that offers great hotel services at an affordable price.