Kamakura · Nikaido and Jomyoji (east)

Hokokuji

How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24

The bamboo temple: about 2,000 tall moso bamboo in its garden, with a tea house where you can drink matcha looking out at the grove.

Nearest station: 12 min by bus + 3 min walk from Kamakura Station
Hours: 9:00–16:00 (tea until 15:30). Closed December 29 – January 3
Admission: High school age and up ¥400, elementary and junior high ¥200; matcha ¥600 extra

What to see

The bamboo garden behind the main hall, with about 2,000 bamboo and seasonal flowers.
Kyukoan tea house: matcha and a dry sweet looking out at the bamboo (¥600).
A dry landscape garden that uses the natural cliff and greenery for depth.
The bell tower (1757), the oldest building in the grounds.
Cave tombs said to hold Ashikaga Ietoki and Ashikaga Yoshihisa.

Seasons

Flowering quince and roses in spring, iwatabako in summer, winter cherry and camellias in winter (tourism association).

History

A Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1334 by Uesugi Shigekane to mourn Ashikaga Ietoki, with the monk Tengan Eko as its first abbot.

Getting there

From stop 4 outside the east exit of Kamakura Station, a Keikyu bus takes about 12 minutes to Jomyoji; the temple is a three-minute walk from the stop. On foot from Kamakura Station it is about 35 minutes (tourism association).

Address：2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa

Directions in Google Maps →Official website →

Before you go

Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not allowed (tourism association). Group bookings are not taken, and entry may be limited when busy.

Map of sights in Kamakura

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Nearby sights

← Kamakura guide: trains from Tokyo

Sources

Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.