Travel in Kanagawa · 神奈川県
Kotoku-in and the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Kotoku-in and the Great Buddha of Kamakura · Kotoku-in · 高徳院 · Kotoku-in · 高徳院
See the Great Buddha of Kamakura up close at Kotoku-in. After exploring the grounds, you can also enter the Buddha if you are curious about its interior.
Visitor information
Address
神奈川県鎌倉市長谷4-2-28
4-2-28, Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture 248-0016, Japan
Location on the mapAdmission
Grounds admission is ¥300 for adults and ¥150 for ages 6–12; children under 6 enter free. Entry inside the Great Buddha costs an additional ¥50 per person.
Opening hours
The grounds open 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. April–September and 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. October–March. Last admission is 15 minutes before closing. The Buddha’s interior opens 8:00 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 · Kotoku-in · 高徳院
The Great Buddha From the Temple Grounds
Visit the grounds to see the Great Buddha up close. To explore its interior too, pay the separate entry fee.
How to get to Kotoku-in and the Great Buddha of Kamakura · Kotoku-in · 高徳院
From Kamakura Station, take a Fujisawa-bound Enoden train and get off at Hase. Walk about 7 minutes to Kotoku-in. The walk from Kotoku-in to Hasedera takes about 5 minutes.
Visit tips
Visit the Buddha’s Interior First
The interior opens 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with last admission 10 minutes before closing. It closes earlier than the grounds, so check the interior visiting time first if you arrive late in the afternoon.
Regular Visits and Temporary Notices
Regular visits do not require reservations. Official guidance lists no regular closure days, but check temporary notices before visiting.
Questions about Kotoku-in and the Great Buddha of Kamakura · Kotoku-in · 高徳院
Does a Kotoku-in ticket include entry inside the Great Buddha?
You can enter by paying ¥50 per person in addition to the grounds admission fee.
Can I walk from Kotoku-in to Hasedera?
Yes. The walk from Kotoku-in to Hasedera takes about 5 minutes. You can combine the two temples; leave time for stairs within Hasedera’s grounds too.
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