Kōtoku-in Temple
高徳院
- Address
- 神奈川県鎌倉市長谷4丁目2番28号
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History
According to the temple’s account citing Azuma Kagami, construction of the bronze Great Buddha began in 1252; its original sculptor remains unidentified.
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Timeline
Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.
- 1252
About the era labels
Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.
Explore the grounds
An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.
Landmarks on this map
Great Buddha of Kamakura
Open-air bronze Amida Buddha, the temple’s principal image and a National Treasure.
Kaneko Kun’en Poetry Monument
Monument bearing Kun’en’s verse on Kamakura’s temple bells.
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Visiting information
Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.
Opening hours
The statue interior is open year-round 08:00–16:30; visitors must reach its entrance at least ten minutes before closing.
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Access & etiquette
Kannon image viewing is suspended during hall dismantling and repair until reconstruction; the notice gives 2027 as the reconstruction target.