Kotoku-in
Kamakura, Kawasaki
Tranquil temple known for a monumental, outdoor bronze statue of the Buddha in the seated position.
- 👶 Kid-friendly
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible
Why it's in the ranking
We blend the rating (4.4) with the volume of 32,800 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.40 (out of 5).
📈 Gaining 656 new reviews a month — one of the strongest climbs in the city right now.
Opening hours
● Closed now- Monday: 08:00 AM – 04:45 PM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 04:45 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 04:45 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM – 04:45 PM
- Friday: 08:00 AM – 04:45 PM
- Saturday: 08:00 AM – 04:45 PM
- Sunday: 08:00 AM – 04:45 PM
Approximate location
Address: 4-chōme-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan
📍 📍 View on Google Maps ↗What visitors say
Reviews from Google- ★★★★★★★★★★Belinda Lane· 8 months ago
A timeless and powerful symbol of Kamakura. Kotoku in, home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura, is one of Japan’s most iconic and historically significant sites. The bronze Amida Buddha stands over 13 metres tall and has watched over Kamak…
- ★★★★★★★★★★M.Warongkorn Ontanalai· a month ago
🎫 Admission: Approximately ¥300 per person 🚗 Parking: There is no large dedicated parking lot at the temple, but several paid parking areas are available nearby. 🌿 Highlight: The Great Buddha of Kamakura Kōtoku-in Temple is one of Ka…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Lukman Lie· 2 months ago
A must-visit temple in Kamakura, famous for its magnificent Great Buddha. Seeing the massive bronze statue in person is truly impressive and gives the place a special sense of history and spirituality. The temple grounds are peaceful an…
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