Hello, I'm Emika Yura.
Today I want to talk about one of the memory of this summer. I went to Kamakura with my friends at the end of July. That day, weather was unsettled. However, we walked around Kamakura, and went to many places actively.
Especially, I want to recommend " Hokokuji Temple( 報国寺)" to you. This temple is one of the Zen temples which belongs to Kenchoji Temple of Rinzai Sect.It was established in 1334.There is the bamboo garden. We can relax and fully appreciate the beauty of about two thousand bamboo all the year round.
Moreover near the bamboo garden, there is Kyukoan (休耕庵）where we can appreciate the bamboo garden and have a cup of tea (powdered green tea) and Japanese style confectionary.
In spite of hot summer, I could feel coolness. I felt like staying there longer. Someday I want to go to Hokokuji Temple again!
Hi, Emika. I'm Mio.
ReplyDeleteI have been to Hokokuji too.
The bamboo garden is very beautiful, so I love there!
I want to go there again, and drink a cup of powdered green tea.
Hi,Emika.I'm Ayako Muto.
ReplyDeleteI like Kamakura,but I have never been to Hokokuji.
I think bamboo garden is cool.
I want to go to Hokokuji.
I think I went there before and was amazed by the sound of the bamboo trees and leaves swaying back and forth in the wind - very tranquil and relaxing. You found a good place this summer!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it with us.
Ms. MacGregor
Hi, I'm Ayako Kawanaka.
ReplyDeleteActually, my hometown has many bamboos.
I payed hide-and-seek at there many time.
I love there! I want to go Hokokuji!
Ayako, where do you live?
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Emika, the photo you took is really nice - you're a good photographer!
Ms. MacGregor
Hi, Yura-chan!
ReplyDeleteI like Kamakura,too. I've ever been to Hokokuji Temple once. It's called "Bamboo Temple", isn't it? There are many temples in Kamakura, so I always get tired, but in Houkokuji Temple, we can rest drinking powdered green tea!
I want to go to Kamakura after I read your blog. Thank you for your bloging!
Monday2 group2 Yuki Morita
I thought Japanese culture is very good!
ReplyDeleteI'm proud of being born as Japanese.
Monday2 groupG Yuto Yamazaki
Hello!
ReplyDeleteI really got interested in Bamboo garden.
I like kamakura,because there are a lot of historical place.
So, I want to go there.
Thank you for introducing!
Monday2 groupG Ryota Yamada
Hi Emika,
ReplyDeleteLast summer I went to Kamakura but I didn't visit Hokokuji Temple. This place must be comfortable and relaxable.
I will surely visit there when I go to kamakura next time!
Monday2 groupG Manami Hiramoto