Landmarks・Kamakura
Hokokuji
Founded in 1334, Hokokuji is a Rinzai Zen temple that served as a family temple for both the Ashikaga and Uesugi clans. It is best known for the moso bamboo grove behind its main hall, earning it the nickname “Bamboo Temple.”
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