The statue is three times the height of the Statue of Liberty.
The statue weighs approximately 4,000 tons.
The fingernail of the Buddha is 1 meter long.
The ear of the statue is 10 meters long, allowing an average-sized adult to stand inside it.
The structure is built to withstand seismic activity common in the Kanto region.
The bronze casing is composed of over 6,000 individual plates.
The Buddha's mouth is 4 meters wide.
The eyes of the statue are 2.5 meters tall.
Ushiku Daibutsu is one of the world's tallest statues, standing at 120 meters including its base and lotus platform. The bronze figure represents Amitabha Buddha and contains a five-story building accessible to visitors. An elevator transports guests to an observation deck located in the chest area, offering views of the surrounding Ibaraki landscape and sometimes Tokyo Skytree on clear days. The interior features a central exhibition hall displaying 3,000 gold Buddha statues. The structure sits within a 10-hectare parkland, which includes a koi pond and a flower garden that changes seasonally. It was completed in 1993 to commemorate the birth of Shinran, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism.
From the park's main pathway facing the statue, where the reflection in the koi pond is visible.
Bring a pair of socks as you will be required to remove your shoes to enter the interior shrine areas.
Check the horizon on clear days from the chest-level windows to spot the Tokyo Skytree.
Spend time in the adjacent small zoo where you can feed goats and rabbits.
Do not rush through the interior exhibit; the lower floors contain significant historical context about the statue's construction.
Open daily throughout the year, though seasonal park events may affect path access.
Remove shoes before entering the interior exhibit and shrine areas; maintain a quiet voice inside the statue.
