Hōkokuji Temple

4.5

The Hōkokuji Temple (famous in Japan as the “Bamboo Temple”) was founded in 1334 on the orders of Ashikaga Ietoki, the grandfather of Ashikaga Takauji (the first Shogun of the Ashikaga Shogunate). Visitors can drink tea in the Kyuko-an teahouse while viewing the bamboo grove. The writing table that the literary giant Kawabata Yasunari used while writing “The Sound of the Mountain” is preserved in the Hon-do (Main Hall). Zazen meditation sessions are held in the Kasho-do hall on Sundays; beginners are welcome.

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Joumyouji 2-7-4 Map
Area: Kamakura Area
Phone: 0467220762
Hours: 9:00-16:00
Closed: 12/28-1/3
Fees: [Admission fee] 300yen [Matcha ticket] 600yen
Parking Lot: Available(5spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Definitely worth a visit with beautiful foliage

Reviewed : 2022.12.17

Beautiful temple and shuttle this visit between the big Buddha and walking street will be perfect for a full day outing. We drove and lucky to get car park. Parking is limited and stroller friendly.
Beautiful surrounding just love the bamboo grove - Better than Arashiyama!

Reviewed : 2021.02.13

We really enjoyed our visit here. Beautiful surroundings and serene gardens. With so many temples in Kamakura, this one is surely not to be missed.
Simply lovely

Reviewed : 2020.06.11

Another of Kamakuras many gems. Lovely place to stroll around. Easy to get to and wasnt crowded when I went. Well recommended.