The Great Buddha of Tokyo | Scenes from a Temple in Akatsuka, Itabashi Ward, Where You Can Enjoy the Great Buddha and the Blue Maple Leaves

Enjoy the peaceful grounds of the Tokyo Daibutsu, surrounded by the Great Buddha and green maple leaves

Located in Akatsuka, Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, the Tokyo Daibutsu is a spot where visitors can take their time enjoying the Great Buddha, Jizo statues, ema votive tablets, and lush greenery within the tranquil temple grounds. In addition to the Great Buddha’s majestic presence, the temple grounds offer a variety of photo opportunities—from blue maple leaves to stone statues—as you stroll through the grounds.

Key points for photography

The key to taking good photos is not just to capture the Tokyo Daibutsu from the front, but also to pay attention to the various subjects within the temple grounds, such as green maple leaves, Jizō statues, and ema. By making use of the greenery in the background, creating a strong bokeh effect, or being mindful of the composition from the foreground to the background, you can more easily convey the serene atmosphere of the temple grounds and add depth to your photos.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

year-round

Recommended times

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 5-28-3 Akatsuka, Itabashi Ward, Tokyo
subject The Great Buddha, Autumn Foliage
Admission fee None
Admission Time Yes
Parking lot Yes
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Shooting Route for August 22, 2026

2026

The Great Buddha of Tokyo | Focus on the Little Jizo Statue

This photo was taken at the Great Buddha of Tokyo, with the focus set on one of the small Jizō statues lined up there.
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Tokyo Great Buddha | The Gate and Sign at Mt. Akatsuka

This photo was taken at the Great Buddha of Tokyo and shows the entrance gate outside the temple grounds and a sign that reads “Mt. Akatsuka.”
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Tokyo Daibutsu | Green Maple Leaves Against a Bright Background

This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, capturing the blue maple leaves spreading out near the entrance.
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Tokyo Great Buddha | A Front View of the Great Buddha

This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, showing the Great Buddha from the front.
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Tokyo Daibutsu | Ema with Depth

This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, where I captured the ema at the Tokyo Daibutsu with a focus on creating a sense of depth.
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The Great Buddha of Tokyo | A Jizo Statue Against a Green Background

This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, featuring a Jizō statue against a backdrop of greenery stretching into the distance.
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The Great Buddha of Tokyo | A Jizō Statue with a Blurred Background

This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, featuring a Jizō statue with the background heavily blurred.
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The Great Buddha of Tokyo | Hotei Seen Through a Gap in the Greenery

This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, showing a statue of Hotei peeking out from among the green trees.
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