This photograph captures the moss within Hōkoku-ji Temple's grounds, the soft light filtering through it, and the stone steps all in one frame. The harmony of tranquility and greenery creates a soothing landscape. The bamboo grove at Hōkoku-ji Temple in Kamakura is a quiet landmark that invites visitors into an extraordinary world. Known as the "Temple of Bamboo," this temple features straight-growing Moso bamboo reaching toward the sky, creating a fantastical space woven from dappled sunlight and the sound of the wind.The silence felt while stepping on the stone pavement gently lets you forget the daily clamor.
- Date of shooting: June 1, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location: Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura)
- Address: 2-7-4 Jōmyōji, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/80s
- ISO: 800
