Temple · Kamakura (Jomyoji)
Hokokuji Temple (Bamboo Temple) 報国寺
Small Zen temple in eastern Kamakura famous for its grove of about 2,000 moso bamboo stalks and a teahouse serving matcha.
Hours9:00-16:00
ClosedDecember 29-January 3
PriceAdult (high school and up): ¥400
Elementary/junior high: ¥200
Matcha with sweet: ¥600
Elementary/junior high: ¥200
Matcha with sweet: ¥600
Getting thereJR Kamakura Station, bus to Jomyoji (about 12 min) then 3 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeEarly morning; any season
Address2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0003
Websitehoukokuji.or.jp
About
Hokokuji was founded in the early Muromachi period as a family temple of the Ashikaga clan. Behind the main hall, paths wind through a dense bamboo garden to the Kyukoan teahouse, where visitors drink matcha looking into the bamboo. Caves in the hillside hold tombs of Ashikaga family members.
Highlights
- Bamboo garden with about 2,000 stalks
- Matcha at the Kyukoan teahouse
- Rock-cut yagura tombs
- Dry landscape garden
Tips
- Arrive at 9:00 to avoid crowds
- Matcha tickets (600 yen) sold until 15:30
- Closed Dec 29-Jan 3
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