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Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple)
See the artworks and icons, and learn about the history of Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple), an old and impressive temple. Founded in 1334, the Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple had a straw roof until it was damaged by an earthquake in 1923, but still displays a similar roof on its bell tower today. Also known as "Bamboo Temple," the religious site has an attractive bamboo grove just behind the main hall. With over 2,000 tall bamboo plants, and a small tea house, the garden offers a place of respite popular with tourists and worshippers alike. By using our Kamakura day trip planning tool , you can arrange your visit to Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple) and other attractions in Kamakura.
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Maybe due to being surrounded by loud tourists, the visit of this temple was below expectations. There are other temples in Kamakura I liked better. more »
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Het stukje bamboe bos is niet groot. Wij hadden geluk want een grote groep oudere dames liepen rond in kimono’s en gingen tussen de bamboe op de foto. De tuin is daar prachtig en rustgevend. more »
The piece of bamboo forest is not big. We were lucky because a large group of older ladies walked around in kimonos and went between the bamboo in the picture. The garden is beautiful and soothing.View original
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Beautiful small temple grounds with bamboo, moss & stone gardens. 200 yen to enter small garden with bamboo and extra 500 yen to have green tea. The grounds are comparatively small so best to avoid busy peak periods where possible if you want to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.
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Lovely place, very quiet with beautifully sculpted gardens and a bamboo forest. For an extra 500 yen they make you a traditional green tea to enjoy while you relax amongst the bamboo
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