Hōkoku-ji (報国寺) is an old temple in the Kenchō-ji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism located in Kamakura, Japan. Famous for its bamboo garden, it is also known as "Bamboo Temple". A statue of Gautama Buddha, called Shaka Nyorai in Japanese, in a sacred hall is the temple's principal image. [1] .

Secluded in the hills of eastern Kamakura, Hokokuji (報国寺, Hōkokuji) is a small temple of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism. Originally founded during the early years of the Muromachi Period (1333-1573), Hokokuji was the family temple of the ruling Ashikaga Clan and was later also adopted as the family temple of the Uesugi Clan.

Discover Hōkokuji Temple in Kamakura, a serene Zen site with a tranquil bamboo grove, teahouse experience, and deep samurai history.

Founded in 1334, Hokokuji is one of the best spots in Kamakura to enjoy a peaceful walk that will enchant the senses. Set in the hills east of the city, the temple is surrounded by jasmine and cherry trees and carpeted with a thick bloom of flowers.

Jul 27, 2022 · Hokokuji is a Zen Buddhist temple famous for its bamboo garden, giving it the nickname of Take-dera, or “Bamboo Temple.” Find out more about the history behind this verdant sanctuary below. Hokokuji was the family temple of both the Ashikaga and Uesugi clans.

Nov 6, 2019 · Hokokuji Temple, the Bamboo Temple in Kamakura is a must-visit and loved by locals and visitors alike and our personal favorite!

Aug 18, 2012 · Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura, famous as the resting place of the Ashikaga Shogun and its elegant bamboo forest.

Jul 17, 2015 · It is the temple of the Ashikaga family, before the they were in power and took the title of shogun. Here were buried the ancestors of the Shogun dynasty, in cliffside tombs and in small caves still visible today. Today, however, the temple is best known for its bamboo forest.

Aug 23, 2024 · On one of my recent trips to Kamakura, I discovered Hokokuji’s Bamboo Forest, a historic gem in a quiet part of the city. It was soothing to hear the sounds of cicadas the entire time. Hokokuji Temple was founded in 1334 by Ashikaga Takauji, a prominent samurai general and the first shogun of the Ashikaga Shogunate.

Hokoku-ji is a modest Buddhist temple of the Zen Rinzai School, located on the eastern heights of Kamakura in Japan. It is renowned for its bamboo garden behind its main hall, that can be admired from the adjacent teahouse. How to go to Hokoku-ji? What to see near?