Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotoku-in)
鎌倉大仏（高徳院）
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is the main image of Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple. It is a large copper statue of Amida Buddha, about 11.3 meters tall and about 121 tons in weight, and it is a National Treasure of Japan. Work on the statue began in 1252. It first stood inside a hall, but the hall was destroyed by typhoons in the 14th century, and since then the Buddha has sat in the open air, which is unusual in Japan. Visitors can also go inside the statue.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
April–September 8:00–17:30; October–March 8:00–17:00. Entry closes 15 minutes before closing time.
- Closed
Open every day (no closing days listed).
- Admission
General admission 300 yen; children aged 6–12: 150 yen; free for children under six.
Going inside the statue costs an extra 50 yen per person; open 8:00–16:30 all year (enter by 10 minutes before closing). Filming inside is not allowed.
- Getting there
Take the Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoden) to Hase Station; the temple is a seven-minute walk from the station.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Eating, drinking and bringing food or drink into the grounds is strictly prohibited (sealed water bottles are OK). There are no trash bins, so take your rubbish home.
- There is one wheelchair-accessible restroom, and wheelchairs can be borrowed at the ticket counter from 9:00 to 16:00.
- Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the grounds, and visitors are asked not to fly drones.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Eating, drinking and bringing food or drinks into the temple grounds are strictly prohibited, so plan meals before or after your visit.
- You may take photos for personal use on the grounds, but filming inside the Great Buddha statue is prohibited. Visitors can also simply view the statue's interior (open 8:00–16:30).
- Buddhist temples welcome visitors of all faiths. You can enjoy the buildings and gardens without joining any prayer, burning incense or buying charms.
- Many halls ask you to take off your shoes. Wear socks and shoes that are easy to slip off, and keep a bag for your shoes if none is provided.
- Photography is often not allowed inside halls. Follow the signs and ask staff if you are unsure.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kanagawa and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Kanagawa
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:30
- Sunrise06:06
- Dhuhr11:27
- Asr14:21
- Maghrib16:43
- Isha18:10
Times are calculated for Yokohama. Times may differ elsewhere in Kanagawa.
Places to pray near Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotoku-in)
Halal food near Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotoku-in)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): kotoku-in.jp, pref.kanagawa.jp