This photograph captures the lanterns and bamboo scenery within Hōkoku-ji Temple's bamboo grove, creating a profoundly evocative image that conveys the harmony of traditional Japanese beauty and nature. Fondly known as the "Bamboo Temple," Hōkoku-ji is located in the lush natural surroundings of Kamakura's Jōmyōji area.Deep within the temple grounds, a bamboo grove densely packed with Moso bamboo shoots stretches straight toward the sky. Walking through it envelops you in a fantastical atmosphere woven by wind and light. It is a space filled with such tranquility and beauty that you feel an urge to step away from everyday life.
| Date & Time | June 1, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) |
| Address | 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/100s |
| ISO | 800 |
| 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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