The Great Buddha Statue in Kamakura

This is the famous Great Buddha statue located at Kotoku-in Temple (高徳院) in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Key Information: - The statue was created in 1252 - Height: approximately 11.4 meters without the pedestal - Weight: about 121 tons - Material: bronze (originally covered in gold) Originally, the statue was housed inside a wooden temple, but after a tsunami in 1498 destroyed the building, the Buddha has remained outdoors ever since.