Ushiku Daibutsu (Great Buddha)
The Ushiku Daibutsu (officially known as Ushiku Amida Buddha), located near the Ami-Higashi Interchange on the Ken-O Expressway, presents a colossal figure that boasts overwhelming power. Standing at a height of 120 meters (100 meters for the statue itself and 20 meters for the pedestal), it is the largest bronze statue in the world. It was registered in the Guinness World Records in 1995. The interior of the statue is divided into five levels, and from the 85-meter observation window, you can see Tokyo Skytree and Mount Fuji on clear days. Surrounding the area are the Jodo Garden, where flowers bloom in every season, a small animal park, and dining facilities, making it enjoyable for people of all religions. It is also a power spot that is associated with the revered Shinran Shonin.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Ushiku Daibutsu (Great Buddha)
- Location
- 〒300-1288 2083 Kuno-cho, Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- From JR Joban Line Ushiku Station, take the Kanto Railway bus bound for Ushiku Jōgen. It takes about 23 to 34 minutes, and you will reach Ushiku Daibutsu immediately after getting off the bus.
- Parking
- 820 cars
- Business Hours
- 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closing at 5:00 PM); on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays until 5:00 PM (closing at 5:30 PM); from October to February of the following year until 4:00 PM (closing at 4:30 PM).
- Regular Holiday
- Open year-round.
- Fees
- Adults (junior high school students and older) 800 yen, Children (ages 4 to elementary school students) 400 yen.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：029-889-2931
- Official Website
