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[Limited Edition]Feb. 20th- Announcement of spring special GOSHUIN distribution

We will start distributing early summer limited special GOSHUIN from April 20th (Thu.).
It is a double-page spread with a 1-page spread that depicts the golden Great Buddha of the past, surrounded by green maple leaves.
Due to the limited number, it will end as soon as it runs out.

Fee: 600 yen

Date:2023.04.19
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[ Mar. 1st ]Notice of resumption of entering the interior of the Great Buddha statue and the temple commemorative seals, and price revision

We will resume to enter the interior of the Great Buddha statue and the temple commemorative seals, which had been temporarily suspended due to the spread of ‘Covid-19’ infection and its prevention from March 1st (Wed.).
Accordingly, the fees will be as follows.
Thank you for your understanding.

To enter the interior of the Great Buddha statue (After Mar. 1st, 2023)
Opening hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*Visitors may enter up to 10 minutes before closing time.
Fee: 50 yen
*year-round
*No charge for children under six.
*please click FAQ”Who can receive an admission fee exemption?” to see which visitors qualify for free admission to the temple and the interior of the Great Buddha.

In addition, the interior of the Great Buddha is very narrow.
We will take measures to prevent infection, such as disinfecting handrails, but please understand that it is difficult to keep a distance from others when entering.

Acceptance hours of official temple commemorative seals (After Mar. 1st, 2023)
Handwritten seals for seal book: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Distribution of printed seals: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*year-round
Fees
Handwritten seals for seal book: 500 yen
printed seals: 300 yen
Special seasonal printed seals: 600 yen

Date:2023.02.14
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Restrictions on photography in the precincts of Kotoku-in

Please refrain from flying drones in the precincts of Kotoku-in. And we also ask you to refrain from using selfie sticks in the interior of the statue. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Date:2015.04.01