Kamakura, Japan
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima's Hypocenter
A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
Hatsukaichi, Japan
Itsukushima Shrine
This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.
Nara, Japan
Tōdai-ji Daibutsuden (The Great Buddha Hall)
This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.
Kyoto, Japan
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
The 10,000 Torii shrine.
