Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Great Buddha of Kamakura

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Great Buddha of Kamakura

鎌倉大仏
alternative words: Kamakura Daibutsu, Buddha of Kamakura, Buddha statue of Kamakura, Daibutsu
keywords: kanagawa , temple
related topics: Kamakura City , Great Buddha of Nara
related web sites: http://www.enoden.co.jp , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/kamakur.htm
explanation: The Great Buddha of Kamakura which is cited with that of Nara is located at Koutoku-in in Hase District of Kamakura City. Its official name is Kondo-Amida-Nyorai-Zo, and it is a copper statue of 11.5m high and 124 tons weight. Well known as a symbol of Kamakura, it is always crowded by pilgrims. Basically Unkei style with a flavor of Chinese Song style, it is a typical art of Kamakura Region at that period.