Take a tour of Daibutsu in Kamakura in Kamakura, Japan — part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Within the sanctuary of Kotokuin Temple is a magnificent bronze statue of great reverence.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura, an enormous bronze Buddha statue in Japan, sits over 13 meters high on temple grounds.
Cast in 1252, the sacred statue of Amida Buddha was initially constructed within a vast temple hall.
Several destructive tidal waves hit the temple in the 14th and 15th centuries, demolishing the protective structure, but leaving the Buddha in place.
Traces of gold leaf have been found around the Buddha’s ear, suggesting that it was once gilded.
The Great Buddha sits in the frequently depicted lotus position to reflect harmony and peace within the sacred temple.