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Houkokuji

  • Attractions | Religious buildings and sites
  • Kamakura
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Time Out says

While a little out of the way, Kamakura is worth the hour-long train journey from Tokyo for its historical shrines and temples. Houkokuji Temple, in particular, is known for its small but beautiful bamboo grove where you can enjoy a cup of matcha with Japanese sweets (¥600).

As you enter the forest, you’ll see three shallow caves that are said to be the resting place of notable Kamakura priests and samurai including Ietoki and Yoshihisa Ashikaga. The path leading up to the temple takes you through a zen stone garden famed for its karensui (dry landscape) with intricately raked gravel.

Details

Address
2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura-shi
Kanagawa
Transport:
Kamakura Station (Yokosuka, Shonan-Shinjuku, Enoshima Electric Railway lines)
Price:
¥400
Opening hours:
9am-4pm daily
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