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Hōkoku-ji

📍 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Kamakura
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
About 1 hour
Address
2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Coordinates
35.3195, 139.5689

Introduction

Hokoku-ji in Jomyoji, Kamakura, is a Rinzai Zen temple of the Kencho-ji branch, founded in 1334 by founding abbot Tengan Eiko (Butsudo Zenji) under patron Ashikaga Ietoki, serving as the family temple of the Ashikaga and Uesugi clans. The main hall holds a Shaka Nyorai statue attributed to Takuma Hogen, a city Important Cultural Property; behind it the 'bamboo garden' grows some 2,000 moso culms, with the Kyuko-an tea seat deep in the shade. One of only two Kamakura temples with three Michelin Green Guide stars, alongside Tokei-ji.

✨ Highlights

1
Bamboo garden
A healing grove of about 2,000 moso culms.
2
Kyuko-an tea seat
Matcha and sweets deep in the bamboo, JPY 600.
3
Ashikaga family temple
Founded under Ashikaga Ietoki, Takauji's grandfather.
4
Tengan Eiko
The founding abbot, a Five Mountains poet trained in Yuan China.
5
Shaka Nyorai
A statue attributed to Takuma Hogen, a city Important Cultural Property.
6
Michelin three stars
One of only two such temples in Kamakura.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
→Time needed：About 1 hour

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday9:00-16:00
Tuesday9:00-16:00
Wednesday9:00-16:00
Thursday9:00-16:00
Friday9:00-16:00
Saturday9:00-16:00
Sunday9:00-16:00

Closed Dec 29-Jan 3

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultJPY 400

Matcha JPY 600 (voucher)

Transportation

Bus

Keikyu Bus 23/24/36 from Kamakura Sta. east exit, ~10-12 min to Jomyoji, 3-min walk

Note

~30 min on foot via Komachi-dori; ~7 min by taxi

💡 Tips

• Admission JPY 400; matcha needs a separate JPY 600 voucher (orders end 15:30).
• Open 9:00-16:00; closed 29 December to 3 January.
• Buy the matcha voucher before entering — the tea seat takes no cash.
• No tripods, food or barrier-crossing; keep quiet in the grounds.
• About 10-12 minutes by Keikyu bus from Kamakura Sta. to Jomyoji, then 3 minutes on foot.
• Chain it with Sugimoto-dera and Kakuen-ji for a Jomyoji valley temple walk.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Hōkoku-ji?

Monday: 9:00-16:00; Tuesday: 9:00-16:00; Wednesday: 9:00-16:00; Thursday: 9:00-16:00; Friday: 9:00-16:00; Saturday: 9:00-16:00; Sunday: 9:00-16:00; Closed Dec 29-Jan 3

How much is the admission for Hōkoku-ji?

Adult: JPY 400; Matcha JPY 600 (voucher)

Any practical tips for visiting Hōkoku-ji?

Admission JPY 400; matcha needs a separate JPY 600 voucher (orders end 15:30). Open 9:00-16:00; closed 29 December to 3 January.

How long should I spend at Hōkoku-ji?

A typical visit takes About 1 hour.

How do I get to Hōkoku-ji?

Bus: Keikyu Bus 23/24/36 from Kamakura Sta. east exit, ~10-12 min to Jomyoji, 3-min walk