Ushiku Daibutsu

Temple

4.0

Tsukuba / Tsuchiura / Ushiku / KashimaArea

World’s largest free-standing bronze statue—at 120 meters. The inner body is divided into five levels—one floor for trying sutras, one floor with 3,400 internal buddha statues, and an observatory deck where you can see Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Skytree from a height of 85 meters. There’s plenty to enjoy in the area too, from the small zoo where you can see monkey acrobatics or feed small animals to the Pure Land-style gardens with beautiful flowers in each season.

Spot details

Address: Ibaraki Pref. Ushikushi Kunochou 2083 Map
Area: Tsukuba / Tsuchiura / Ushiku / Kashima Area
Phone: 0298892931
Hours: [Mar.-Sep.]
[Weekday]9:30-16:30(Closed17:00)
[SaturdaySundayPublic holidays]9:30-17:00(Closed17:30)

[Oct.-Feb.]
9:30-16:00 (Closed 16:30)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [All admission fees including inside the Great Buddha][Adult]800yen[Child]400yen[Garden only admission fee][Adult]500yen[Child]300yen
Parking Lot: Available(800spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 5, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

World’s Tallest Standing Bronze Statue: Ushiku Daibutsu (Buddha)

Ibaraki | Temples

Review

Couldnt Wait to See This Giant

Reviewed : 2020.01.06

Having an extra day in Tokyo following business meetings it was quite easy to use Google Maps to come up with train instructions to get to Ushiku Daibutsu. It was a great morning and easy to self...
Ushiku Daibutsu

Reviewed : 2019.07.07

The serene face of this Buddha will put any individuals mind at rest. A very peculiar calming effect. Once a Guinness record holder at 390 feet still stands gracefully welcoming all. The carps...
One of the top 5 tallest statues in the world

Reviewed : 2019.06.14

This is the tallest Buddha statue I ever saw. 120m in height and and made in bronze which is incredible. An elevator takes visitors up 85m to an observation floor where you are able to see the...