Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura)

■Address: 2-7-4 Jōmyōji, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
■Photographable Subject: Bamboo Grove
■Recommended Season: Early Summer
■Recommended time: Noon
■Parking: None
■Admission fee: Yes
■Limited admission time: Yes
■Toilets: Available

Hōkoku-ji Temple in Kamakura's Jōmyōji district is a Zen temple enveloped in tranquility, renowned as the "Bamboo Temple" for its expansive bamboo grove within the grounds. The sight of approximately 2,000 Moso bamboo stalks stretching straight toward the sky evokes a serene atmosphere like another world. Walking among the bamboo, the sound of the wind rustling the stalks and even the echo of your own footsteps resonate within your heart, enveloping you in a sense of time flowing gently by.

Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) | Bamboo groves and paths grazing the ground

This photograph was taken from a low angle, just above the ground, along the bamboo grove path at Hōkoku-ji Temple.

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Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) | The Rhythm of the Undulating Bamboo Grove

This photograph captures the bamboo grove at Hōkoku-ji Temple from a low, diagonal angle, aiming to convey the rhythmic undulation of the bamboo swaying in the wind.

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Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) | Looking up at Hōkoku-ji's bamboo grove with a wide-angle view

This photo was taken in wide-angle mode, looking up from below at the famous bamboo grove of Hōkoku-ji Temple.

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Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura)｜A tranquil space where moss and light spread

This photograph captures the scene woven by moss spreading throughout Hōkoku-ji Temple and the light filtering through, creating a soothing space where one can feel the beauty of nature and the temple's tranquility.

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Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura)｜A moment in the bamboo grove where bamboo leaves glisten

This photograph captures the light streaming through the bamboo grove at Hōkoku-ji Temple, illuminating and making the bamboo leaves glisten.

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Hokokuji Temple (Kamakura)｜Scenery of moss, stone steps and soft light

This photograph captures the moss within the grounds of Hōkoku-ji Temple, the soft light filtering through it, and the appearance of the stone steps, all in a single frame.

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Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) | Bamboo Grove of Light and Shadow · Fantastical Yin and Yang

This photograph captures the sunlight filtering through the bamboo grove at Hōkoku-ji Temple, consciously aiming to depict the "yin and yang" scene where the shadows and light of the bamboo beautifully emerge.

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Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) | Focus on a single bamboo stalk reaching toward the sky

This photograph was taken in the bamboo grove of Hōkoku-ji Temple, focusing on a single bamboo stalk to emphasize how it stretches straight up toward the sky.

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Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura)｜Bamboo Grove and Lanterns Depicting a Serene Harmony

This photograph captures the lanterns and bamboo scenery within the bamboo grove at Hōkoku-ji Temple, creating a profoundly evocative image that conveys the harmony of traditional Japanese beauty and nature.

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Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) | Gentle Scenery of Jizō Statues and Hydrangeas

This photograph captures the Jizō statues lining the entrance path near Hōkoku-ji Temple and the hydrangeas blooming beside them.

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Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) | The temple buildings seen through azaleas

This photograph captures the temple buildings through azaleas blooming within the grounds of Hōkoku-ji Temple, creating a beautiful harmony between the vivid colors of the flowers and the historic architecture.

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