Buddhist temples & pagodas
Hokokuji Temple (Bamboo Temple)
Kamakura, Japan
Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura, founded in 1334, is set within a serene bamboo grove with over 2,000 towering stalks. Visitors often come to this tranquil spot not only for meditation but to enjoy matcha tea within the rustic tea house.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Usually quiet
- Best months
- Oct–Nov
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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