Yesterday we went to see the Kamaishi "Daikannon (Large Statue of the [female]Buddha)" in Kamaishi City. It's only an hour away. We've always meant to go there but just never got around to it. So, we took a-lot of short videos to share with y'all...ENJOY! We were surprised to find out that the actual statue of the Buddha we climbed is actually taller than the Statue of Liberty! (only by a few meters...but nonetheless suprising! Of course, The Statue of Liberty is on a platform that is about half the total size. )
Well,... here is some info:
"As a symbol of Kamaishi, the Daikannon stands upon Kamazaki Point, overlooking Kamaishi Bay. It is 48.5 metres tall, and is divided into 13 stories. Inside the statue, there is much to see, including the [Honzon Gyoran Kannon], [the 33 Kannons] and the Grand Gallery. At the exact point at which the Kannon is holding the fish, (from the 10th to the 12th floor levels) there is an observation platform located 38 metres above the statue's base. From the platform there are spectacular views of such sights as the Ozaki Peninsula and Mada Misaki.It is said that you will feel great happiness upon visiting the [Shichifukujin Goddess] after climbing the 204 stairs." from this link
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