The tallest statue in the world is Ushiku Amida Buddha. This statue is located in Ushiku Arcadia in Ibaraki Prefecture, 50 km northeast of Tokyo. The garden is dedicated as a place to retrace the Hozo Bosatsu’s journey into becoming Amida Buddha.

The staute is 100 meter tall, standing on a 10m lotus base and a 10m platform, total 120 meters. The base of the statue and its lotus platform are constructed of steel reinforced concrete. The body itself consists of a steel framework and a 6-mm skin of bronze, some 6000 individual plates. An elevator takes visitors up to 85m off the ground, where an observation floor is located. It depicts Amitabha Buddha and is plated with bronze. It is also known as Ushiku Arcadia.

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