Size: 1. Main Buddha Statue (Daibutsu) Height: Approximately 15 meters (about 49 feet) This massive bronze statue is the central icon of the hall and one of Japan’s most celebrated Buddhist masterpieces. 2. Left Statue - Kannon Estimated Height: Approximately 5 to 6 meters (around 16 to 20 feet) Although exact dimensions are not always detailed in historical records, this estimate reflects its proportional scale in relation to the Daibutsu. 3. Right Statue - Kokuzo Bosatsu Estimated Height: Approximately 5 to 6 meters (around 16 to 20 feet) Similar in scale to the Kannon statue, this estimate is based on available documentation and the visual balance within the hall. 4. Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden) Building Length: Approximately 57.6 meters (about 189 feet) Width: Approximately 50.5 meters (about 166 feet) Height: Approximately 57.6 meters (about 189 feet) Rebuilt in the 18th century, this hall is renowned as one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
Size:
1. Main Buddha Statue (Daibutsu)
Height: Approximately 15 meters (about 49 feet)
This massive bronze statue is the central icon of the hall and one of Japan’s most celebrated Buddhist masterpieces.
2. Left Statue - Kannon
Estimated Height: Approximately 5 to 6 meters (around 16 to 20 feet)
Although exact dimensions are not always detailed in historical records, this estimate reflects its proportional scale in relation to the Daibutsu.
3. Right Statue - Kokuzo Bosatsu
Estimated Height: Approximately 5 to 6 meters (around 16 to 20 feet)
Similar in scale to the Kannon statue, this estimate is based on available documentation and the visual balance within the hall.
4. Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden) Building
Length: Approximately 57.6 meters (about 189 feet)
Width: Approximately 50.5 meters (about 166 feet)
Height: Approximately 57.6 meters (about 189 feet)
Rebuilt in the 18th century, this hall is renowned as one of the largest wooden structures in the world.