Ushiku Daibutsu
(Source: Masa / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
The World’s Biggest Standing Statue in Bronze
Ushiku Daibutsu is the world’s biggest standing statue in bronze that is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. The height was set to 120 meters to represent the 12 powers that Buddha is said to have. It is three times as big as the Stature of Liberty in the US. The overwhelming size makes other buildings around it look very small.
(Source: Masa / PIXTA(ピクスタ))
View from the Windows at the Buddha’s Chest
Although Ushiku Daibutsu doesn’t have any observation decks, you can look out from the small windows at the Buddha’s chest, at the height of 85 meters above ground. You can see Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Skytree on fine days. It is not at all magnificent panoramic view, yet it has some unique charm to attract people.
(Source: nuutarou / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
World of the Lotus Sanctuary
Inside Ushiku Daibutsu, there are several rooms including “the world of infinite light and life” to imagine Jodo, the Buddhists’ Pure Land after death, “the world of gratitude and thankfulness” to do the sutra transcribing, “the room of Vulture Peak” where Busshari, Buddha’s ashes are kept. Among all, “the world of the lotus sanctuary” shows a magnificent atmosphere with around 3300 Buddhist statures inside Ushiku Daibutsu.
(Source: tombcastle / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
Jodo Flower Garden
In the Jodo Flower Garden adjacent to Ushiku Daibutsu, you can see seasonal flowers blooming while listening to the sound of flowing water from the waterfall or the pond. Jodo is the Buddhist term to describe “the Pure Land”. This beautiful garden surely expresses the scenery of Jodo and make you feel like purified after strolling around.
(Source: Apist / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
(Source: Masa / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
The World’s Biggest Standing Statue in Bronze
Ushiku Daibutsu is the world’s biggest standing statue in bronze that is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. The height was set to 120 meters to represent the 12 powers that Buddha is said to have. It is three times as big as the Stature of Liberty in the US. The overwhelming size makes other buildings around it look very small.
(Source: Masa / PIXTA(ピクスタ))
View from the Windows at the Buddha’s Chest
Although Ushiku Daibutsu doesn’t have any observation decks, you can look out from the small windows at the Buddha’s chest, at the height of 85 meters above ground. You can see Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Skytree on fine days. It is not at all magnificent panoramic view, yet it has some unique charm to attract people.
(Source: nuutarou / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
World of the Lotus Sanctuary
Inside Ushiku Daibutsu, there are several rooms including “the world of infinite light and life” to imagine Jodo, the Buddhists’ Pure Land after death, “the world of gratitude and thankfulness” to do the sutra transcribing, “the room of Vulture Peak” where Busshari, Buddha’s ashes are kept. Among all, “the world of the lotus sanctuary” shows a magnificent atmosphere with around 3300 Buddhist statures inside Ushiku Daibutsu.
(Source: tombcastle / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
Jodo Flower Garden
In the Jodo Flower Garden adjacent to Ushiku Daibutsu, you can see seasonal flowers blooming while listening to the sound of flowing water from the waterfall or the pond. Jodo is the Buddhist term to describe “the Pure Land”. This beautiful garden surely expresses the scenery of Jodo and make you feel like purified after strolling around.
(Source: Apist / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
