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Kotoku-in and the Kamakura Great Buddha
Kotoku-in and the Kamakura Great Buddha · Kotoku-in · 高徳院
See the Kamakura Great Buddha up close at Kotoku-in. After exploring the grounds, you can visit the statue's interior if you want to see inside.
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Visitor information
Admission
Grounds admission is JPY 300 for adults and JPY 150 for ages 6–12; children under six are free. The statue interior costs an extra JPY 50 per person.
Opening hours
The grounds open from 8 am to 5.30 pm from April to September and from 8 am to 5 pm from October to March, with last admission 15 minutes before closing. The statue interior opens from 8 am to 4.30 pm, with last admission 10 minutes before closing.
What to see at Kotoku-in and the Kamakura Great Buddha
The Great Buddha from the temple grounds
See the statue up close while visiting the grounds. For its interior, pay the separate fee before entering.
How to get to Kotoku-in and the Kamakura Great Buddha
Take Enoden from Kamakura towards Fujisawa and alight at Hase. Walk about seven minutes to Kotoku-in; Hasedera is about five minutes away on foot.
Before you visit
See the statue interior before it closes
Interior visits run from 8 am to 4.30 pm, with last admission 10 minutes before closing. It closes before the grounds, so check its deadline first for a late-afternoon arrival.
Ordinary visit bookings and temporary notices
Ordinary visits need no booking. Official guidance lists no regular closure days, but check temporary notices before visiting.
Questions about Kotoku-in and the Kamakura Great Buddha
Does Kotoku-in admission include the Great Buddha interior?
Pay an extra JPY 50 per person for the interior, separately from grounds admission.
Can I walk from Kotoku-in to Hasedera?
Yes, the walk is about five minutes. Visit both temples together, leaving time for stairs within Hasedera's grounds.
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