Hokoku-ji
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Hokoku-ji Bamboo forest by Chris 73 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
About
Hokoku-ji is a temple in the of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism located in Kamakura, Japan. The temple is famous for the beautiful bamboo grove behind the temple's main hall. Hokoku-ji's bamboo grove has over 2000 bamboo stalks. A few beautiful pathways lead through the bamboo forest to a tea house. At the tea house you can pay a small fee, sit and enjoy a cup of Green Tea (Matcha Tea) while gazing out upon the bamboo grove. There are also some shallow caves behind the temple (at the temples west side) which are believed to hold the ashes of some of the later Ashikaga lords.
Established by founding priest Tengan Eko in 1334, Hokoku-ji temple is the family temple of both the Ashikaga and Uesugi clans. The 1923 Great Kanto earthquake destroyed most of the original structures but Most of the temple structures were rebuilt. Also near the bell tower, Gorinto (five-tier memorial towers) honor the thousands of warriors who were killed in the 1333 battle in Kamakura that marked the end of rule by the Hojo clan.
Access
Closest Train Station: Kamakura
2-7-4 Jomyoji
Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0003 Japan
Tel: 467-22-0762
- Bus: from Kamakura station take bus number 鎌23, 鎌24 or 鎌36 for about 10 min. Get off at Jomyoji (浄明寺) and it is a short walk.
- Walk: from Kamakura station, 40-50 min.
Hotels & Lodging
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Hours & Fees
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed: December 29 to January 3
Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Hokoku-ji Homepage
