Description - This is the second largest historical Buddha statue in Japan, and constructed of bronze.
- It is precisely 13.35 meters in height.
- This statue was originally located inside of a temple. But, the temple was washed away by a tsunami tidal wave near the end of the 15th century leaving the statue outdoors.
- It now lies on the grounds of the Kotokuin Temple.
- Weight: 121 tons
- Costs 20 yen to enter the statue itself. Inside the statue it is possible to see the repair work done to reinforce the neck.
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