🌿 [Kamakura, Hokokuji Temple] A tranquil time surrounded by bamboo forests, a beautiful world of "Zen"

🌿 [Kamakura, Hokokuji Temple] A time of silence surrounded by bamboo forests, a beautiful world of "Zen"

When you want to get away from the hustle and bustle and clear your mind. Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura is the perfect "healing space" for such travelers. It is especially famous for its bamboo forest garden with about 2,000 Moso bamboo trees standing in a dignified line. Surprisingly, you can enjoy a view that is just like Arashiyama in Kyoto in Kamakura.

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🌟 Attractions and experiences
• A dignified and beautiful bamboo forest garden that will make you stand up straight
• "Kyukoan" where you can enjoy matcha tea and dried sweets while looking at the bamboo forest
• A calming grounds and main hall with the tranquility of Zen Buddhism
• We recommend visiting first thing in the morning. The bamboo forest with the light shining through it has a mysterious beauty

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🚉Access
• Take the Keikyu Bus from JR Kamakura Station East Exit to Jomyoji, then walk for about 3 minutes
• It's also about a 30-minute walk from Kamakura Station (walking for a stroll is also good)

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🌿Recommended seasons
• Spring: The fresh green leaves are dazzling, and the bamboo is more vivid
• Summer: The cool sound of the bamboo leaves soothes the soul
• Autumn: The contrast with the autumn leaves is beautiful, and it's perfect for photos

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👣Travel tips
• The air is clear in the bamboo forest in the early morning, so mornings are the best time to feel the tranquility
• Many people spend their time quietly, so it's best to spend time "introspecting" rather than talking
• There are also ancient temples such as Jomyoji and Sugimoto-dera within walking distance of Hokoku-ji

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