Hokokuji Temple
Wind in the Bamboo Leaves Makes a Memorable Sound.
The temple has always been known for the Moso bamboo forest in its precinct, which is why Hokokuji is also called the Bamboo Temple. The principal image is a statue of a seated Shakanyorai. The founder, Tengan Eko, studied in China during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). Tokishu, the autograph collection of his poems, is an important national cultural asset.
Address
2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura city
Tel
0467-22-0762
Admission fee/Admission fee Donation
【Admission fee】
High school students and above: 400 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen
*Matcha tea voucher (includes dried sweets): 600 yen
Disabled: Free (disability certificate required)
Seniors living in the city: Free (Fukuju certificate required)
High school students and above: 400 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen
*Matcha tea voucher (includes dried sweets): 600 yen
Disabled: Free (disability certificate required)
Seniors living in the city: Free (Fukuju certificate required)
Admission hours
9:00am-4:00pm
*Matcha tea reception closes at 3:30pm
*Closed from December 29th to January 3rd
*Matcha tea reception closes at 3:30pm
*Closed from December 29th to January 3rd
Flower information
[Spring] Japanese quince and roses
[Summer] Rock lilies
[Winter] Winter cherry and camellia
[Summer] Rock lilies
[Winter] Winter cherry and camellia
Directions
From the JR Kamakura Station East Exit bus stop, take the bus bound for Jomyoji and get off at Jomyoji. 3 minutes walk
Or, 35 minutes walk from JR Kamakura Station
Other
◆ Experience
【Tea】
Drink matcha tea on a chair in the bamboo garden
Dates: Every day (closed over the New Year holidays)
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (reception until 3:30pm)
Price: 600 yen for matcha tea with dried sweets (bamboo garden admission fee required)
*No reservation required
*Matcha reception may be temporarily suspended during peak hours
【Sunday Zazen Session】
This is a strict Zazen session, so please come prepared.
Date: Every Sunday (open all year round)
Time: 7:30am-9:15am
Registration: 7:00am-7:30am (strict timekeeping)
*In principle, leaving midway is not permitted
*Please wear loose clothing that is easy to move in. In summer, you may sweat, so we recommend bringing a towel and a change of clothes.
*As a rule, this Zazen session will be conducted in Japanese. Interpretation will not be provided during the session.
*The session may be canceled due to weather, etc. (If there are any changes to the session, we will announce them on the official website)
◆Other
・Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, etc. are prohibited.
・Public toilets available.
【Tea】
Drink matcha tea on a chair in the bamboo garden
Dates: Every day (closed over the New Year holidays)
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (reception until 3:30pm)
Price: 600 yen for matcha tea with dried sweets (bamboo garden admission fee required)
*No reservation required
*Matcha reception may be temporarily suspended during peak hours
【Sunday Zazen Session】
This is a strict Zazen session, so please come prepared.
Date: Every Sunday (open all year round)
Time: 7:30am-9:15am
Registration: 7:00am-7:30am (strict timekeeping)
*In principle, leaving midway is not permitted
*Please wear loose clothing that is easy to move in. In summer, you may sweat, so we recommend bringing a towel and a change of clothes.
*As a rule, this Zazen session will be conducted in Japanese. Interpretation will not be provided during the session.
*The session may be canceled due to weather, etc. (If there are any changes to the session, we will announce them on the official website)
◆Other
・Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, etc. are prohibited.
・Public toilets available.
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