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 & 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 | 1/80s |
| 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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