Kamakura Daibutsu | One of Japan's Three Great Buddhas (1)๐
The Kamakura Daibutsu was initially constructed in 1252 and took a decade to complete. However, the exact purpose of its construction and the year it was consecrated remain unclear. ๐ฟ๐ Typically, large Buddha statues are enshrined indoors, but the Kamakura Daibutsu's most distinctive feature is that it "sits in the open air." Although a Great Buddha Hall was initially built around it, it collapsed multiple times due to typhoons and earthquakes. Since 1498, the Kamakura Daibutsu has withstood over 500 years of wind and rain. ๐ฟ๐ Despite the damage caused by its outdoor location, the Daibutsu, with the blue sky as its backdrop, possesses a unique beauty that indoor statues simply cannot match. ๐ Not only can you admire the Kamakura Daibutsu from the outside, but for just 20 yen, you can purchase a ticket to enter the statue and explore its interior. ๐ฟ๐ Observing the repair marks that are not visible from the outside is one of the unique pleasures of visiting the Kamakura Daibutsu. ๐๏ธ #Kamakura ๐ฟ๐
