Worship : Buddha（1/3） Pay homage to the biggest Buddha in the world from above
Buddha Statue and Big Buddha have been one of the main tourism points for tourists from other countries. But these days, Buddha attires Japanese attention too. Due to this, a Buddha sight-seeing from above (the sky) is provided, an enjoyable activity through different perspective on the Buddha. Today we will take you through this special activity.
Today we will take you to the sky above the world's biggest Buddha (Daibutsu) from Ibaraki, Ryugasaki station, which will take about 1 hour by train from Tokyo station. From Ryugasaki station, take the taxi for 15 minutes to Ryugasaki mini airport, where you may board the plane.
Ryugasaki mini airport, surrounded with green grass field.
Before boarding the plane, a full body scan is required for safety reasons.
This small plane is mainly used for pilot trainings. Nevertheless, it is open for ordinary people to experience the beautiful view around Tokyo city. You can take a long distance trip with this plane, However, today, we will take you on the giant Buddha sightseeing program: the course "C". The trip will take only 15 minutes with affordable price of 6,800 yen for adults and 4,700 yen for children. One plane has a highest capacity of 3 people maximum.
Cool plane control panel
Its width is narrower than the compact car, but the anteroposterior is enough to feel relaxed.
The pilot will gradually accelerate the engine of Cessna mini plane toward the sky with the height of 300m over the ground. When looking down, a figure of the standing big Buddha can be seen from above. Unknowingly, you may have found yourself automatically slipped a 'Wow!'. The Buddha we have now presented is called 'Ushiku Buddha', which is 120m tall and it is recorded in the Guinness Book as the largest Buddha ever built with bronze.
Almost there, take a look!
Don't forget to set the lens before rushing in repeating of shutter.
One round of flying around the Buddha for viewing the surrounding landscape
Best sightseeing from the height of 300m for viewing the beauty of 120m-tall Buddha.
When you are on the mini Cessna plane, you will be able to perceive Ushiku Buddha very clearly. The picture from the plane will reduce the distance from the Buddha since you can view it at a nearer distance! Aside from viewing the big Buddha, you can also see the Ushikunuma Lake, a famous lake for people who love fishing, and the surrounding nature of grass fields and mountains. Moreover, if the sky is clear, you could also be able to see Fuji mountain and Sky tree Tower.
Ushikunuma Lake, a famous lake for people who love fishing
A picture of a mountain which is one of the 100 lowest mountains in Japan
n addition to the sight-seeing of the beauty of big Buddha, you also get a chance to view many other amazing landscape that may become one of your memorable moments. Our suggestion is to reserve and confirm by phone in advance since there are often cases of full booking on the particular day.
Airline Center at New Ryugasaki Airport
Access：From the Kanto Ryugasaki Line of Ryugasaki station, take taxi or bus with Edosaki bound (this will take about 15 minutes). Leave the bus at Handa stop. Walk for another 20 minutes.
Ibaraki, Ryugasaki, Handa 3177 Tel：0297-62-1271 Working Hours：9:00-17:00. No holiday
http://www.central-air.co.jp/ryu_pan.html
With the height taller than skyscraper., on the top of the Buddha's head, you will find 480 buttons with 1m.
Since the transportation routes by car and trains are quite indirect, for people who wish to view the beauty of the Buddha up close from the plane especially if you come in a big group, it is highly suggested to take the taxi and go directly to the parking lots of mini airplane, which will take about 20 minutes.
Ushiku Buddha is the Buddha of Jodo Shinshu, also known as Shin Buddhism, built by Motoyama in Higashihonganshi Temple. Due to its surroundings that are filled with grass fields, flower gardens, and zoo, has made it a popular place for picnic. As you have entered inside the Buddha, you will find a lift that can take you up to the chest of the Buddha at the height of 85m. After a view from inside the Buddha, you can also feel the nature vibe from the flower park and zoo. How wonderful is that?
Start exploring inside the Buddha at this special place!
Enjoy the sight of adorable animals and seasonal flowers
Ushiku Buddha
Access: transportation through train：JR Joban Line Ushiku Station then take taxi (approximately 15 minutes) or Kanto Tetsudo Bus bound for Ushikiyoshisuno stop and leave at Ushiku Daibutsu.
Ibaraki, Ushiku, Kuno 2083 Tel：029-889-2931
Opening days: March-September all weekday 9.30-17.00 From March-September
Holidays: Weekend and National Holiday 9.30-17.30 October-February 9.30-16.30 (October-February)
＊Reception hours: open 30 minutes before the working hours. No holiday.
Entrance fee (including entrance of the big Buddha)：
April-November: Adult (Middle school student or higher) 800 yen Children (Elementary student or higher) 400 yen December-March: Adult (Middle school student or higher) 100 yen
Entrance fee (excluding entrance of the big Buddha)：
April-November: Adult 500 yen Children 300 yen
December-March: Adult 100 yen
http://daibutu.net/
＊The prices that are shown within this article are the prices that are used during the research in June 2014, which has already included 8% of tax exemption.
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