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Kotoku-in and the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Kotoku-in and the Great Buddha of Kamakura · Kotoku-in · 高徳院
See the Great Buddha of Kamakura up close at Kotoku-in. After viewing the statue from the grounds, you can also enter it for a look inside.
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Visitor information
Admission
Grounds admission is ¥300 for adults or ¥150 for ages 6–12; children under 6 enter free. Entering the statue costs an additional ¥50 per person.
Opening hours
The grounds open 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. April–September and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. October–March, with last admission 15 minutes before closing. The statue interior opens 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with last admission 10 minutes before closing.
What to see at Kotoku-in and the Great Buddha of Kamakura
View the Great Buddha from the grounds
View the statue up close and visit the temple grounds. Entering the statue requires a separate fee.
How to get to Kotoku-in and the Great Buddha of Kamakura
From Kamakura Station, take a Fujisawa-bound Enoden train to Hase. Walk about 7 minutes to Kotoku-in. Hasedera is about a 5-minute walk from Kotoku-in.
Visiting tips
Visit the Great Buddha interior first
The statue interior opens 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with last admission 10 minutes before closing. It closes earlier than the grounds, so check interior visiting times first if arriving late in the afternoon.
Regular visits and temporary notices
Reservations are not required for regular visits. The official guide lists no regular closing day, but check temporary notices before visiting.
Questions about Kotoku-in and the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Does a Kotoku-in ticket include the Great Buddha interior?
No. Entering the statue costs ¥50 per person in addition to grounds admission.
Can I walk from Kotoku-in to Hasedera?
Yes. The walk takes about 5 minutes. You can combine both temples, allowing time for Hasedera’s stairs as well.
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