史About
Hōkoku-ji (報国寺) is an old temple in the Kenchō-ji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism located in Kamakura, Japan. Famous for its bamboo garden, it is also known as "Bamboo Temple".
A statue of Gautama Buddha, called Shaka Nyorai in Japanese, in a sacred hall is the temple's principal image. The original of a statue of Sho Kan'non is on display at the Kamakura Museum of National Treasures. The temple is sometimes called Takuma-dera after the artist of a statue of Kashyap which was destroyed by a fire in 1891 in an adjacent hall.
The temple is No. 10 on the Kamakura 33 Kannon pilgrimage. The grounds cover approximately 13,000 square metres (140,000 sq ft).
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要Quick facts
| Type | Temple |
|---|---|
| Location | Kamakura, Kanagawa |
| Founded | 1334 |
| Official website | houkokuji.or.jp |
| Nearest stations | Kamakura Station · 1.7 km Enoshima Electric Railway Line, Yokosuka Line Wadazuka Station · 2.3 km Enoshima Electric Railway Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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What is Hōkoku-ji (Bamboo Temple)?
Hōkoku-ji (報国寺) is an old temple in the Kenchō-ji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism located in Kamakura, Japan.
Where is Hōkoku-ji (Bamboo Temple)?
Hōkoku-ji (Bamboo Temple) is in Kamakura, Kanagawa. The nearest station is Kamakura Station (about 1.7 km in a straight line).
When was Hōkoku-ji (Bamboo Temple) founded?
1334, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Hōkoku-ji (Bamboo Temple)?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://houkokuji.or.jp/
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