Ushiku Daibutsu

About

World's tallest buddha statue, you can even go inside!

Why go

• It's massive, way bigger than expected
• A colossal monument symbolizing religious devotion

Must try

• Take an elevator to an observation deck
• Explore the four-story museum inside
• See hundreds of golden Buddha statues inside
• See Mount Fuji from the observation deck
• See the Great Buddha statue

Pro tips

• About 1 hour 30 minutes by train and bus from Tokyo
• Take the JR Joban Line to Ushiku Station, then a bus
• Gardens outside change with the seasons

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Rating

4.2 / 5 (13045 reviews)

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