This photograph captures the bamboo grove path at Hōkoku-ji Temple from a low angle, just above the ground. The highlight is the tranquil atmosphere of the walking path surrounded by bamboo, along with the striking contrast of shadows spreading at your feet. Hōkoku-ji, famed as the "Temple of Bamboo," is located in a quiet corner of Kamakura's Jōmyō-ji district.Within the temple grounds, approximately 2,000 Moso bamboo stalks stand tall and dignified. With each step, visitors are enveloped in a mysterious sensation, as if their spirit is being purified. Sunlight filters through the bamboo, and the sound of leaves rustling in the breeze creates a place where one can feel time flowing gently.
| Date & Time | June 1, 2025 |
| photographer | excuse |
| Location | Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) |
| Address | 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Galaxy s21+ |
| Shooting route on the same day | Ichijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura) →directional marker or indicatorHōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) →directional marker or indicatorTsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine →directional marker or indicatorYokohama English Garden |
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