This photograph captures the sunlight filtering through the bamboo grove at Hōkoku-ji Temple, consciously aiming to depict the "yin-yang" scene where the shadows of the bamboo beautifully emerge. It exudes a fantastical atmosphere.Hōkoku-ji Temple in Kamakura, true to its name, is renowned for the beauty of its bamboo grove and is affectionately known as the "Bamboo Temple." As you proceed deeper into the temple grounds, a green corridor formed by towering Moso bamboo unfolds, and the soothing rustle of leaves swaying in the breeze resonates pleasantly. During the afternoon hours when sunlight filters through the canopy, you can enjoy the fantastical scenery woven by the bamboo and light.
| 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 | 1/160s |
| 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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