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Kotokuin and the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Kotokuin and the Great Buddha of Kamakura · Kotoku-in · 高徳院
See the Great Buddha up close at Kotokuin. After viewing it in the grounds, you can also enter the statue if its interior interests you.
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Address
神奈川県鎌倉市長谷4-2-28
4-2-28, Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture 248-0016, Japan
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Grounds admission costs 300 yen for adults; ages 6–12 pay 150 yen and under-sixes enter free. Buddha interior admission adds 50 yen per person.
Opening hours
The grounds open April–September 08:00–17:30 and October–March 08:00–17:00, last admission 15 minutes before closing. The Buddha interior opens 08:00–16:30, last admission 10 minutes before closing.
What to see at Kotokuin and the Great Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Buddha in the temple grounds
Worship before the Great Buddha and see it up close. To enter its interior, pay a separate admission fee.
How to get to Kotokuin and the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Take Fujisawa-bound Enoden from Kamakura to Hase, then walk about seven minutes to Kotokuin. The walk from Kotokuin to Hasedera takes about five minutes.
Before you visit
See the Buddha interior first
The interior opens 08:00–16:30, last admission 10 minutes before closing. It closes before the grounds; after a late-afternoon arrival, check interior admission first.
Reservations and temporary notices
Standard visits need no reservation. Official guidance lists no regular closure days, but check temporary notices before visiting.
Questions about Kotokuin and the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Does Kotokuin admission include the Buddha interior?
Pay an additional 50 yen per person for the interior, separate from grounds admission.
Can I walk from Kotokuin to Hasedera?
Yes. The walk takes about five minutes. You can combine both temples; at Hasedera, also allow time for steps through the grounds.
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