The Hiroshima Daibutsu (big Buddha statue) is currently enshrined at Gokurakuji ... meters tall and believed to have been made during the Kamakura Period (1185-1333), in or around 1200.

An ancient Buddha statue from the early Goryeo dynasty was recently discovered at an archaeological site in North Korea. The Goryeo study saw the flourishing of Buddhist art and architecture ...

The world’s largest bronze statue of Buddha is so huge that the famed Kamakura and Nara Buddha statues seem tiny in comparison! Why is such a marvel located seemingly in the middle of nowhere ...

NAGAOKAKYO, Kyoto Prefecture--An 11-face Kannon Buddhist statue kept at Otokunidera temple here that stands 180 centimeters tall and dates from the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) is only the third ...

The city of Kamakura is one of Japan ... Throughout it all, the great Buddha remained standing. Take a good long look at the statue during your visit, but don't bother going inside the temple ...

Read more: The Most Tourist-Friendly Countries In The World, According To Travelers A trip to Kamakura isn't complete without a visit to see the Great Buddha, an impressive bronze statue ...

An imposing statue of Amitābha Buddha has been unearthed at Yakjon-ri site, with ceramic and tile finds confirming it dates ...