Ushiku Daibutsu
Ushiku Daibutsu
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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AllythiaMB14
Wolverhampton, UK227 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Quite a way away from the city. Took us 2 hours from Ginza. Not easy to get to. However, once you’re there, it is all worth the travel. Honestly, the place speaks for itself.
The entrance - paid for. From there, views are just beautiful. The grounds are kept clean, toilets were all clean and accessible. The gardens and pond areas were lovely and well looked after.
The Buddha is just divine. The experience inside is beautiful.
Highly recommend this place. Definitely visit one of the tallest Buddhas in the world!
The entrance - paid for. From there, views are just beautiful. The grounds are kept clean, toilets were all clean and accessible. The gardens and pond areas were lovely and well looked after.
The Buddha is just divine. The experience inside is beautiful.
Highly recommend this place. Definitely visit one of the tallest Buddhas in the world!
Written 8 April 2024
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E R
London, Canada29 contributions
July 2013 • Friends
Probably one of the best, or the best attractions around Tokyo!!!
Transportation: train + train + bus
Total time: less than 2 hrs.
Total Price: 1720Y
Getting there:
We were staying next to Shinjuku Station, very crowded and fast pace station. Follow:
1. Look for the JR ticket office and purchase Shinjuku to Ushiku station, 1100Y.
2. Head to platform 15 and take JR Yamanote LIne towards For Ikebukuro
3. Get off at Nippori station (21 mins, 10 stops).
4. Follow signs for Joban LIne, platform 4. Google maps says:
JR Joban Line towards Tsuchiura (55 mins, 12 stops)
However, at Nippori station is a bit trickier than that, since most of the information is for trains that are closer to Tokyo area, and Ushiku station is far far away...
Anyways, It seems that there are 3 trains: local route, rapid and ultra rapid; however, we just took the first one that came and it was the rapid route from Nippori to Toride (about 7 stops). At Toride we had to change trains to go all the way to Ushiku (train towards Tsuchiura)...very easy, just up and down the stairs to the platform across. This train will take about 25 minutes towards Ushiku, about 5 stops or so...
5. Catch a bus that will take you directly to the Buddha of Ushiku. As soon as you cross the ticket counter, turn left and go downstairs towards the bus stops, look for bus stop #1, 620Y
6. Bus schedule (may change): 9:55, 11:35, 12:55, 13:50, 15:20.
The bus takes about 25 minutes and it will stop right at the entrance of the park. The return buses were also limited. At the counter you can ask for the return bus schedule.
7. 500Y general entrance or 800Y with access to the museum inside the buddha, totally worth it.
Go there if you have the chance.
Transportation: train + train + bus
Total time: less than 2 hrs.
Total Price: 1720Y
Getting there:
We were staying next to Shinjuku Station, very crowded and fast pace station. Follow:
1. Look for the JR ticket office and purchase Shinjuku to Ushiku station, 1100Y.
2. Head to platform 15 and take JR Yamanote LIne towards For Ikebukuro
3. Get off at Nippori station (21 mins, 10 stops).
4. Follow signs for Joban LIne, platform 4. Google maps says:
JR Joban Line towards Tsuchiura (55 mins, 12 stops)
However, at Nippori station is a bit trickier than that, since most of the information is for trains that are closer to Tokyo area, and Ushiku station is far far away...
Anyways, It seems that there are 3 trains: local route, rapid and ultra rapid; however, we just took the first one that came and it was the rapid route from Nippori to Toride (about 7 stops). At Toride we had to change trains to go all the way to Ushiku (train towards Tsuchiura)...very easy, just up and down the stairs to the platform across. This train will take about 25 minutes towards Ushiku, about 5 stops or so...
5. Catch a bus that will take you directly to the Buddha of Ushiku. As soon as you cross the ticket counter, turn left and go downstairs towards the bus stops, look for bus stop #1, 620Y
6. Bus schedule (may change): 9:55, 11:35, 12:55, 13:50, 15:20.
The bus takes about 25 minutes and it will stop right at the entrance of the park. The return buses were also limited. At the counter you can ask for the return bus schedule.
7. 500Y general entrance or 800Y with access to the museum inside the buddha, totally worth it.
Go there if you have the chance.
Written 3 July 2013
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Neil W
Prague, Czech Republic105 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
The statue is far bigger than it seems in photos and videos and is worth the visit from Tokyo. Beautiful park surrounding the daibutsu & interesting to see the construction history of it inside. There are viewing points inside the buddha from which you can see a nice view at about 120 m.
Few things to note though - it will take up the most of your day as bus connections from the station are pretty bad. -
Weekdays buses are 9.55 // 11.35 // 12.55 // 13.50 & 15.20 to the daibutsu
and
return buses are 10.35 // 1300 /. 1345 // 1435 // 1610.
The bus is 580 yen to the daibutsu, and slghtly more (i think 630) back to the station. Entry to the park is 800 yen, which includes the inside of the statue.
A visit is worthwhile, but maybe only on your second or third visit to Tokyo (unless you have a car), as it is quite far from anything and involves a lot of waiting around for a day trip.
Few things to note though - it will take up the most of your day as bus connections from the station are pretty bad. -
Weekdays buses are 9.55 // 11.35 // 12.55 // 13.50 & 15.20 to the daibutsu
and
return buses are 10.35 // 1300 /. 1345 // 1435 // 1610.
The bus is 580 yen to the daibutsu, and slghtly more (i think 630) back to the station. Entry to the park is 800 yen, which includes the inside of the statue.
A visit is worthwhile, but maybe only on your second or third visit to Tokyo (unless you have a car), as it is quite far from anything and involves a lot of waiting around for a day trip.
Written 26 October 2015
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CathCPerth
Yokohama, Japan259 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
I had never heard of this Buddha before and was in fact searching for another large sized Buddha when I read that this structure is the highest Buddha in the world. Luckily I live in Yokohama and was able to drive the 2 hour journey to Ushiku rather than rely on public transport. I was somewhat surprised by the location of this attraction- when you get off the highway you drive through some countryside until all of a sudden the huge Buddha appears in the distance. Finding the carpark entrance was a little challenging as our google maps let us down but we eventually worked out we had to drive through the cemetery and veer left until we arrived at the carpark.
The Buddha itself is huge and very impressive! It is almost 3 times as high as the Statue of Liberty if you include its base and lotus pedestal. To approach the Buddha, once having purchased an entrance ticket which is around Y800 to enter the grounds and go inside and ascend the Buddha, you walk through a garden which i imagine looks very impressive in Spring. I saw photos of the garden in different seasons- in winter, it is quite bare. There are cherry blossom trees which would make for a stunning backdrop in Sakura time. There is also a circular flower garden which must looking stunning when in bloom. According to the brochure the cosmos bloom in Set/Oct, Califronian Poppy in May, and peony and Hydrangea in May/June.
You enter the actual Buddha structure from around the back. Be prepared to remove your shoes and place them in a plastic bag and carry then with you. Upon entering, a guide who does not speak English will take you into an elevator which opens up into the Room of Light. This room contains images and statues of Buddhas illuminated with lovely light. Walk through this and you arrive in circular curved area that has various colored changing lights and you feel as if you have just entered the Mothership!!! Very spacecraft feel indeed! Walk around to the right and then ascend some stairs. This takes you to an area with photos showing the construction of the Buddha and gives a sense of scale. A guide will appear and take you in the elevator to the 4th floor which is as high as you can go. There are 4 series of slitted windows facing east, west, north and south which you can look through but to be honest the views are the most disappointing part of this attraction. The location is nothing extraordinarily and the slitted windows are long and and narrow and do not allow good panoramic photos.
Moving downstairs, you enter a very impressive floor called The World of the Lotus Sanctuary which contains around 3300 golden statues of Buddhas.
Ticket price is 800 yen for adults and 400 yen for children from April to November entitling you to see the gardens and enter the Buddha. From Dec- March the ticket price is 700 yen for adults. The Buddha is open 365 days. If you need to use public transport, It is a 20-30 minute bus ride from Ushiku station on the Joban Line or a 15 minute taxi ride.
Would definitely recommend a trip to see this amazing Buddha and combine it with another attraction in the area or a tour around Narita city (if you have a car).
Food and souvenir stalls are at the entrance to the Buddha and there is also a cafe/restaurant on site.
The Buddha itself is huge and very impressive! It is almost 3 times as high as the Statue of Liberty if you include its base and lotus pedestal. To approach the Buddha, once having purchased an entrance ticket which is around Y800 to enter the grounds and go inside and ascend the Buddha, you walk through a garden which i imagine looks very impressive in Spring. I saw photos of the garden in different seasons- in winter, it is quite bare. There are cherry blossom trees which would make for a stunning backdrop in Sakura time. There is also a circular flower garden which must looking stunning when in bloom. According to the brochure the cosmos bloom in Set/Oct, Califronian Poppy in May, and peony and Hydrangea in May/June.
You enter the actual Buddha structure from around the back. Be prepared to remove your shoes and place them in a plastic bag and carry then with you. Upon entering, a guide who does not speak English will take you into an elevator which opens up into the Room of Light. This room contains images and statues of Buddhas illuminated with lovely light. Walk through this and you arrive in circular curved area that has various colored changing lights and you feel as if you have just entered the Mothership!!! Very spacecraft feel indeed! Walk around to the right and then ascend some stairs. This takes you to an area with photos showing the construction of the Buddha and gives a sense of scale. A guide will appear and take you in the elevator to the 4th floor which is as high as you can go. There are 4 series of slitted windows facing east, west, north and south which you can look through but to be honest the views are the most disappointing part of this attraction. The location is nothing extraordinarily and the slitted windows are long and and narrow and do not allow good panoramic photos.
Moving downstairs, you enter a very impressive floor called The World of the Lotus Sanctuary which contains around 3300 golden statues of Buddhas.
Ticket price is 800 yen for adults and 400 yen for children from April to November entitling you to see the gardens and enter the Buddha. From Dec- March the ticket price is 700 yen for adults. The Buddha is open 365 days. If you need to use public transport, It is a 20-30 minute bus ride from Ushiku station on the Joban Line or a 15 minute taxi ride.
Would definitely recommend a trip to see this amazing Buddha and combine it with another attraction in the area or a tour around Narita city (if you have a car).
Food and souvenir stalls are at the entrance to the Buddha and there is also a cafe/restaurant on site.
Written 26 February 2015
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LikoA
Pearl City, HI120 contributions
July 2018 • Family
When you go to Japan, you absolutely have to see this epic Buddha Statue! I recommend going inside the statue and go up to the top by elevator, even though it costs more to do so. Amazing! This is Japanese History!!
Written 2 October 2018
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worldtravelwithjan
21 contributions
July 2018
I’ve been wanting to see this Buddha statue for the past two years and finally got there yesterday. Rented a car service with 4 others vs taking the train as we didn’t think we’d make it before closing with limited time.
As you’re driving you can see the statue in the distance and can’t believe how big is. Upon arriving 800 yen gets you inside to ride the elevator to the museum inside. Well worth it as you can see how it was built and relate to the actual size compared to other statues.
The elevator takes you to the heart of the statue where you can look outside at the beautiful surroundings. We spent about 45 min inside and then the elevator takes you to a lower observation deck where you can stand right below it and look up with amazement.
Would highly recommend, wouldn’t even think twice about visiting here. No credit cards so make sure you have yen for everything, even inside to purchase gifts.
As you’re driving you can see the statue in the distance and can’t believe how big is. Upon arriving 800 yen gets you inside to ride the elevator to the museum inside. Well worth it as you can see how it was built and relate to the actual size compared to other statues.
The elevator takes you to the heart of the statue where you can look outside at the beautiful surroundings. We spent about 45 min inside and then the elevator takes you to a lower observation deck where you can stand right below it and look up with amazement.
Would highly recommend, wouldn’t even think twice about visiting here. No credit cards so make sure you have yen for everything, even inside to purchase gifts.
Written 13 July 2018
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Kathy0129
Tokyo, Japan310 contributions
June 2018 • Friends
仏像内に入ってみた。
工夫が凝らされている。ケチらずに中に入ってみることをオススメする。
お釈迦様の骨まで納骨してあった。
Please do enter into Buddha statue where you can find the bone of the real Buddha from India...! Very precious!!
Flowers were pretty. Every year Aug15 would be great to come!! There’s annual event there.
工夫が凝らされている。ケチらずに中に入ってみることをオススメする。
お釈迦様の骨まで納骨してあった。
Please do enter into Buddha statue where you can find the bone of the real Buddha from India...! Very precious!!
Flowers were pretty. Every year Aug15 would be great to come!! There’s annual event there.
Written 7 June 2018
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jean-lévy N
4 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
I went there by motorcycle and could see the thing from a distance. Not having researching it like you're doing, I was surprised;
price is 800Y to enter with access to the lift to go to the top, a lot of parking space. Take off your shoes, take the lift and go at shoulder level (85m) to see a view of tokyo: amazing photos of the city with the skytree in the distance. Go up there at sunset just before closing time.
price is 800Y to enter with access to the lift to go to the top, a lot of parking space. Take off your shoes, take the lift and go at shoulder level (85m) to see a view of tokyo: amazing photos of the city with the skytree in the distance. Go up there at sunset just before closing time.
Written 4 January 2017
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Phuc Hong N
Springvale, Victoria, Australia1 contribution
Oct 2016 • Couples
We came there by train from Tokyo station to Ushiku station. From threre we catch a bus to Buddha of Ushiku. It took us about 1 hour on the bus ( every hour we can have a bus to go to Buddha of Ushiku).
We are a Buddhist , so to good to miss to visit this place. We feel very relax & comfortable to be there. There amazing place with alot of Buddha' statues . We got inside the Buddha statue . There are amazing too. There are 5 levels, with the lift , so it is very easy for every body.
We are a Buddhist , so to good to miss to visit this place. We feel very relax & comfortable to be there. There amazing place with alot of Buddha' statues . We got inside the Buddha statue . There are amazing too. There are 5 levels, with the lift , so it is very easy for every body.
Written 29 November 2016
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Noel_92101
San Diego, CA57 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
Worth the time to get there, my girlfriend and I drove from Yokosuka. This statue is the biggest Buddha in Japan. If you take the time to walk along the grounds, they have a botanical garden, several ponds, and a petting zoo.
The official website is in Japanese, but I did find this if you read English.
http://buddhism.about.com/od/iconsofbuddhism/ig/Big-Buddhas/Ushiku-Amida-Buddha.htm#step-heading
The official website is in Japanese, but I did find this if you read English.
http://buddhism.about.com/od/iconsofbuddhism/ig/Big-Buddhas/Ushiku-Amida-Buddha.htm#step-heading
Written 19 November 2014
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Yes you have to buy a ticket to enter to the premises.
Written 5 November 2019
As previously mentioned, the Ushiku city hotel near Ushiku station should be the nearest and you can take a bus from the station to the Buddha. But I think the rooms are tiny, which is pretty much common in every hotel in the area. Hotel Bestland in Kenkyu-Gakuen, Tsukuba is nice but you definitely need a car to get to the Buddha.
To be honest, 2 hours visit is enough for most people. I would stay in Tokyo and just have a short trip to the Buddha and an outlet mall. Or dropping by on the way to the Narita airport.
Written 18 January 2017
How do you get to this Buddha from Shinjuku or Tsukiji Market?
Thank you,
Written 31 August 2016
You could get on a train to Ushiku station and then you can take a bus at Ushiku station east exit bus stop number 2 bound to either "Ushiku daibutsu" or "ami premium outlet"
takes about 20 to 30 minutes
going by car is the best way though
Written 1 September 2016
I would like to have the timetable of the shuttle bus running between the JR Arakawaoki Station and the Ami Outlet, please.
Written 22 October 2015
Hi. How do you get to this from Narita? And how far is it? Thanks
Written 29 August 2015
Half day trip in total,
do to JR Yamanote-line, switch on Nippori Station to Johan Line, then exit Ushiku.
The take the bus there, 20 min ride (consider shedule).
With lunch in Ushiku, a Frech Restaurant I can recommend, near the bus station, a nice trip.
Written 30 August 2015
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