Why it matters
The Great Buddha is the principal image of Kotoku-in and one of Kamakura's most recognizable historic sights. The operator identifies the open-air copper statue as a National Treasure and provides a visitor route from Hase Station or by bus from Kamakura Station. This is a focused temple visit, but queues, the wider grounds and optional access inside the statue can change the time needed. Seasonal opening hours, admission, interior access and photography rules are operational details rather than permanent facts. Check the current Kotoku-in visitor page before travel and follow temple guidance on the day.
How to get to Great Buddha of Kamakura
Kotoku-in is about seven minutes on foot from Hase Station on the Enoden Line. The operator also lists bus access from Kamakura Station to the Daibutsu-mae stop; verify current rail and bus services before travel.
How long to spend
Plan about 30 minutes for the Great Buddha and temple grounds, with extra time during national holidays and other busy periods. Statue-interior access has separate hours and admission; recheck current visitor rules.
Planning baseline30 minutes on site
Location and official information
Location: 4-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016. The coordinate shown is a representative point within the Kotoku-in grounds, not a surveyed entrance or the statue's exact centroid.
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