Kōtoku-in, Kamakura

A fantastic place that you cannot miss to visit when you are in Japan. The might statue of Buddha amidst the lovely surroundings is totally a sight that would make your day. This place is quite crowded in the mornings. You can also have a glimpse into the history by going around in this place. It's really fascinating to see this structure withstand the earthquakes and the tidal waves in the past.

I have been inside several times in a span of almost a decade. The gardens are always well maintained and it’s relaxing inside. The statue is big but not gigantic. One more interesting factor are the shops and restaurants outside the temple area. The beach is also walking distance.

A temple complex famous for having giant Buddha statue. You need to pay around 300 yen to enter, but the explorable area is vast and clean to the point of worth to visit. The toilet is clean and you can get some area-limited merchandise in the souvenirs shop. The side garden is also a great place to catch some breath.

Beautiful old temple site, 300 yen per adult, kids under 6 were free, only cash. Parking available in multiple small lots on the Main Street through town, minimum 600 yen per hour, some lots more expensive. You probably only need an hour or less to see the Buddha but many small shops and eateries through the town. Worth seeing.

Very cool. He was huge! Shopping street close by to.