Echizen Daibutsu

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Cultural Landmark in Katsuyama

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50-1-1 Katase, Katsuyama, Fukui 911-0811, Japan

About

A Buddhist temple in Katsuyama housing a 17-meter tall seated Buddha statue modeled after the Longmen Grottoes. The site feels like a quiet, expansive sanctuary hidden away in Fukui Prefecture.

Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.

Highlights

  • Features Japan's largest Buddha statue
  • Modeled after China's Longmen Grottoes
  • Admission fee is ¥500 for adults
  • Located in Katsuyama, Fukui

Details

Hours
Mon–Sun08:00–17:00
Address
50-1-1 Katase, Katsuyama, Fukui 911-0811, Japan
Coordinates
36.05365, 136.51921

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Echizen Daibutsu is a cultural landmark in Katsuyama, Japan. A Buddhist temple in Katsuyama housing a 17-meter tall seated Buddha statue modeled after the Longmen Grottoes. The site feels like a quiet, expansive sanctuary hidden away in Fukui Prefecture.

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