Hokokuji Temple
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| Area: | Kamakura |
| Address: | 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture 248-0003 [map] |
| Phone: | 0467-22-0762 |
| Hours: | 9am - 4pm |
| Website: | http://www.houkokuji.or.jp/ |
This small and unassuming temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism may seem average on first impressions, but it has a secret. Beyond the simple gate and just behind the modest main hall lies a beautiful bamboo grove, with a forest of over 2000 surrounding the picturesque tea house nestled in the grounds of the temple. Although this temple is slightly out of the way from others, it can be a great place to take a breather and escape the crowds!
Admission is 200yen.
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