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Hasedera Temple
This Hasedera Temple Consists of 5 different halls (Kannon-do, Amida-do, Jizo-do, Daikoku-do, Benten-do), beautiful gardens, Homotsu-kan museum, and Kyozo Sutra Archive. |
Kannon-do Hall
Statue of Hase Kannon is located here. It is 9.18 meters about 30.1 ft. tall and has eleven heads in addition to its main head: three in front, three to the left and three to the right, plus one at the top and on the back. Each face has a different expression; it means that the deity listens to the wishes of all people. |
Amida-do Hall
A golden seated statue of Yakuyoke (Protector from Evil Spirits) Amida Buddha, one of Kamakura’s six principal statues of Amida. |
Jizo-do Hall
A small building where Fukuju Jizo, or “Happy” Jizo, is enshrined. Around the Hall are thousands of little Jizo stone statues standing in long rows, some wearing bibs or knitted caps and surrounded with cute charms. The statues are there to comfort the souls of unborn children. |
Daikoku-do Hall
An image of Daikokuten is housed inside. It is a replica, the original is located in a museum.
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Benten-do Hall and Benten-kutsu Cave
Inside a small statue of Benzaiten with eight arms is located. Across the hall is Benten-kutsu Cave where Benzaiten and 16 children are chiseled out of the rock walls. |
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The Great Buddha of Kamakura/Daibutsu |
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The Great Buddha also know as Daibutsu
Height: 11.47
Head length: 4.00
Depth: 11.45
Width: 9.63
Total weight: 125 metric tons
The Great Buddha is located on the grounds of the Kotoku-in Temple. Originally the statue was built in 1243 out of wood and later had to be rebuilt in 1252 due to a violent storm that destroyed it but this time it was cast out of bronze.
Visitors can also go inside the Statue for a small donation. |
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