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Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii: The Great Buddha

The Great Buddha, largest outside of Japan, sits placidly near the beach at Lahaina Jodo Mission.

Address:
12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina, Maui, HI
Directions:
Lahaina Jodo Mission, west off Front St. along the beach.
Hours:
Daily sun up to sundown. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Admission:
Free or Donation.
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Pagoda.

The Great Buddha

Beach location and the Buddha is there welcoming visitors. Free, but parking can be tough during busy times.

[Clark W, 03/15/2023]

The Great Buddha.

The Great Buddha

At the Lahaina Jodo Mission there is the Great Buddha (largest Buddha outside of Japan), the Pagoda, and the Bell Tower. There is a nice beach in front of the Mission.

[David Kamada, 09/09/2011]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Whalers Village Museum - Whale SkeletonWhalers Village Museum - Whale Skeleton, Lahaina, Maui, HI - 3 mi.
Whale-Shaped PoolWhale-Shaped Pool, Lahaina, Maui, HI - 3 mi.
Alexander and Baldwin Sugar MuseumAlexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum, Pu'unene, Maui, HI - 15 mi.
In the region:
Mule Ride to a Leper Colony, Kalaupapa, Molokai, HI - 26 mi.

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