Hase-Dera

Hase-dera or Hasedera is a temple of the Jodo sect located in Kamakura and famous for its 9.18m tall eleven headed Kannon statue, the goddess of mercy. According to the legend, this Kannon statue was in fact carved from the same tree as the also famous but taller, Kannon statue located in the Nara Hasedera Temple. While it is not always possible to take photos or videos of this magnificent statue, visitors enjoy its splendor all year long. It is also worth noting that the Hase-Dera Temple in Kamakura is extremely popular in autumn for its many magnificent maple trees.