๐ธ๐บ Kamakura Daibutsu ๐ฟ๐
The Kamakura Daibutsu is a Buddha statue located in Kotoku-in Temple, and it is a significant symbol of ancient Kamakura, designated as a National Treasure of Japan. ๐ฏ โจ This bronze statue dates back to the Kamakura period in 1252. The Great Buddha stands approximately 11.3 meters tall and weighs a staggering 121 tons, making it the second-largest bronze Buddha in Japan, after the one at Nara's Todaiji Temple. ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ In the evening, I spent ยฅ119 at the convenience store on snacks. That night, I checked into the Omaezaki Hotel, ๐จ ๐ which is the filming location for the movie "Kikujiro no Natsu" starring Kitano Takeshi. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, this hotel boasts beautiful sea views and is located on the southernmost island of Shizuoka Prefecture. ๐๏ธ๐ #AlwaysTakeAMetroToTheBeach ๐๐๏ธ