Japan, Day 5


Kamakura: Engaku-ji, Tokei-ji, Enno-ji & Kamakura Daibutsu
Tokyo: Shibuya

The Kamakura Daibutsu is cast in bronze and was completed in 1252. The Daibutsu was originally housed in a huge, wooden hall. However, in 1495 a Tsunami destroyed the building, leaving Buddha standing.

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