Ushiku Daibutsu

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Overview

Address

2083 Kuno-cho, Ushiku-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture 300-1288

( Map ) ( Directions )

Hours

9:30 - 17:00 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday
9:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
9:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
9:30 - 17:00
Thursday
9:30 - 17:00
Friday
9:30 - 17:00
Saturday
9:30 - 17:30
Sunday
9:30 - 17:30
Holidays
9:30 - 17:30

Price

¥800~

Phone

029-889-2931

Website

daibutu.net

Highlights

Vulture Peak / Room of Mount Gridhra-kuta

On the 5th floor of the Daibutsu statue is the 85-meter high observation deck. This floor is called the Room of Mount Gridhra-kuta, or Vulture Peak. Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the surroundings, which allows you to see as far as Tokyo on a clear day.

World of Lotus Sanctuary

On the 3rd floor is the World of Lotus Sanctuary, which represents the pure land of Amida. A stunning room filled with over 3,300 images of golden Buddhas, sutras (teachings of Buddha) are read here every morning and evening.

Jodo Garden

To reach the Ushiku Daibutsu, visitors walk through the Jodo garden. Jodo garden is a traditional Japanese garden with 12 kinds of flowers such as peonies and hydrangeas, as well as cherry blossom trees during springtime. Visitors can enjoy flower picking activities from May onwards.

Equipements

Adapté aux bébés
Parking gratuit
Combini
Parking payant

Payment Method

Les cartes de crédit sont acceptées
Pay by cash

Accessibility

Toilettes multi-usages

Access

20-30-minute bus ride from JR Ushiku Station (Joban Line). Take the Kanto Railway bus from East Exit No. 2 heading towards Ushiku Daibutsu / Ami Premium Outlet, and get off at the Ushiku Daibutsu stop.