Temple · Hikkaduwa
Tsunami Honganji Viharaya, Peraliya
A tall standing Buddha statue facing the sea at Peraliya, built in memory of the people lost in the 2004 tsunami, when a train was swept off the line nearby.
- Best season
- November to April. May to October brings rough seas and rain.
- Time to allow
- 30 min (at least 20 min)
- Best time of day
- Any time
- Entry
- Free entry
- What to wear
- Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
- Good for
- Easy going, families
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- Hikkaduwa coral reef and turtlesAbout 2 km away · Hikkaduwa
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- Madu Ganga river safariAbout 14 km away · Bentota
- Old town streets and the Dutch Reformed ChurchAbout 20 km away · Galle
- Maritime Archaeology MuseumAbout 20 km away · Galle
- Galle Fort ramparts walkAbout 20 km away · Galle