Impressive Giant Buddha Statues Across Japan
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@tokyoweekender
6 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app6 attractions in Japan: Kotoku-in, Nanzoin, Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall), and 3 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Tokyo Weekender.
Kotoku-in
Buddhist temple
4.3
Coastal icon with weathered bronze. See it standing over 11 meters tall. The wooden hall was destroyed by typhoons.
Nanzoin
Buddhist temple
4.4
Reclining Buddha the same size as the Statue of Liberty. Known as Nehanzo or Shaka Nehan, meaning entering Nirvana. Originally perched on Mount Koya.
Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)
Place of worship
4.6
Home to the Great Buddha statue, standing 15 meters tall. It is one of the world's largest wooden structures. Construction began in 745.
Ushiku Daibutsu
Buddhist temple
4.2
One of the tallest statues on the planet at 120 meters. Take the elevator for panoramic views. Explore the four-story museum inside.
Takaoka Great Buddha
Buddhist temple
4.1
One of Japan's 'Three Great Buddhas'. Poet Akiko Yosano called it the 'Handsome Buddha.' Stands at 15.85 meters tall.
The Great Buddha at Hotei
Place of worship
4.2
Align the Buddha's head with a traffic light. It will appear as though it is sporting a pair of sunglasses. Erected in 1954, it stands at 18 meters tall.
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