Why the
Ushiku Amada Buddha
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It is one of the world's tallest and most visually striking statues. It soars 120 meters or nearly 400 feet above the ground (counting the lotus platform and its base).

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Ushiku Amada Buddha
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Name

The statue depicts the Amida Buddha, who evolved from an ancient Japanese monk. Ushiku is the local city where the statue stands.

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Construction

The monument was completed in 1995. The base is cement, the interior frame is steel, and the statue's exterior is made with 6,000 thin bronze plates.

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Observatory

Three windowed slits in the statue's chest give visitors a view of the countryside. You go up  by elevator.

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Exhibition

There's a museum-like presentation of the Amida Buddha story.

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Near Tokyo

You can reach Ushiku from Tokyo by train in slightly over one hour.

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