Things to see - Shrine & Temples

Hokokuji Temple

Kanazawa-kaido Area

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.

Basic Information

Address	2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura city
Access	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
Phone	0467-22-0762
Fees	【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)
Business Hours	9:00am-4:00pm Matcha tea reception closes at 3:30pm Closed from December 29th to January 3rd
Note	◆ 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.