October — Kotoku-in — Great Buddha of Kamakura
Use a light outer layer; autumn color may still be early at lower elevations.
Tourism source ↗An outdoor bronze Buddha at Kotoku-in, a heritage stop in the Hase area of Kamakura.
💡 Reference photograph, not a live view or a record of every month. Check monthly notes and current local conditions.
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Weather for your date
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18°C
Mainly clear
💧 0% rain chance · wind 15 km/h
Hourly forecast
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Forecast: Open-Meteo
Packing checklist
- Also useful: Warm layers and shoes with grip, Rain protection
Parking
ダイレクトパーク鎌倉大仏横
NEARBY
· 2 min walk
Vehicle height not verified
Community-mapped nearby parking. Capacity, fees, hours and vehicle limits are not verified; check signs on arrival.
Parking source ↗
Directions to Kotoku-in — Great Buddha of Kamakura
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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH
When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Not verified
Nursing room: Not verified
Noise level: moderate
Kids: Check the official accessibility guide for slopes, steps and child facilities.
Rules
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-20
- 1. Kamakura - Grand Bouddha.jpg · Gilles Desjardins · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0