Teruji Hagiwara (Japan Artists Association member)

Hokokuji Temple

This temple was founded in 1334 by Tengan Eko reportedly under the sponsorship of Ashikaga Ietoki or Uesugi Shigekane. This temple is famous for a beautiful bamboo garden that is laid out behind its main sanctuary. It belongs to the Kenchoji faction of the Rinzai Buddhist sect. Kamakura Goddess of Mercy No.10 / 33.

Kouiti Yabe (Mokuhan urara Kai)

Tourist attractions include the graves of Ashikaga Ietoki and Ashikaga Yoshihisa, a monument to the Hojo-Nitta Battle, a monument inscribed with a tanka by Kinoshita Rigen and tea ceremony service (charged).

Seasonal flowers: <spring> Japanese quince, rose <summer> conandron ramondioides <winter> Winter cherry tree, camellia

Time required: 20 to 40 minutes

Visit time 9:00-16:00

Admission fee �@\200

TEL (0467) 22-0762