Japanese garden in Kyoto.
Just staring at them is soothing to the soul.
So which are the most popular places among the gardens in Kyoto?
In this issue, we would like to introduce you to some wonderful gardens in Kyoto that will heal you.
Table of Contents
Lovely garden in Kyoto 1.Katsura Imperial Palace
■Kyoto's wonderful gardens 2.Nanzenji Temple
3. Lovely Gardens in Kyoto 3.Tenryuji Temple
Lovely Gardens in Kyoto 4.Enko-ji Temple
■Kyoto's wonderful gardens 5.Kokeji Temple (Saiho-ji Temple)
■ Summary
1. Katsura Imperial Villa
Katsura Rikyu is an imperial family-related facility located in Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto.
It was built in the Edo period (around 1615) by Prince Tomohito, the younger brother of Emperor Goyozei, as a villa of Hachijo Palace, a member of the imperial family.
Completed over a long period of time over two generations, it took its present form in 1622 and covers a total area of approximately 69,000 square meters.
The garden area is approximately 58,000 square meters, and the garden at Katsura Rikyu is considered a masterpiece of beauty.
The pond-enkaiyushiki, a system of boat rides around the pond and to the tea garden, accentuates the beauty of the Japanese garden.
If you visit during the fall foliage season, you will be overwhelmed by its beauty.
Also, at Katsura Rikyu, if you go to Gokomichi, you will find a row of steps made by the hail mopping method.
The flat surface is laid out as if it were a road surface, and the delicately crafted surface is also a highlight.
In addition, the firefly and moon-viewing bridges near the cape lanterns all radiate beauty.
Facility Name:Katsura Imperial Palace
Address: Katsura Gozono, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
HP:https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/guide/katsura.html
Access: Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Katsura Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
2.Nanzenji Temple
Nanzenji Temple is the main temple of the Nanzenji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.
It is treated differently from other Zen temples in Japan and boasts the highest prestige.
There are many sights to see, including the Sanmon Gate, one of the three main gates in Japan and an important cultural asset, and the Sosui, a red-brick aqueduct.
The Hojo Garden, a representative dry landscape garden of the early Edo period, is a long and narrow garden stretching east to west with a light blue Tsukiji wall.
The technique of placing huge stones lying on their sides and leaving a wide space for white sand is also known as "Toranoko Watashi no Niwa (tiger cub passing through the garden)," and was designated a national place of scenic beauty in 1951.
In addition, the small hojo garden, called "Nyoshin-tei," which was created in 1966 under the guidance of Master Zenkei Shibayama Suganaga, who instructed his students to "express their hearts," has a calm and solemn atmosphere.
While Jyoshin-tei is a garden of the heart, the other garden, Rikudo-tei, is a garden of the precepts of the six ways of reincarnation. Looking at the scenic stones from the corridor, one is sure to be reminded of reincarnation.
Facility Name:Nanzenji Temple
Address: Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
HP:https://www.nanzenji.or.jp/
Access: about 10 minutes on foot from "Keage" station on the Subway Tozai line
3. Tenryuji Temple
Tenryuji Temple, located in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, is the main temple of the Tenryuji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, and was founded in the early Muromachi period (1336-1573) as a memorial to Emperor Godaigo.
A Zen temple associated with the Ashikaga shoguns and Emperor Godaigo, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 as a cultural asset of the ancient capital of Kyoto.
The Sogenchi Garden, the symbol of Tenryuji Temple, was created by Muso Kokushi about 700 years ago, and visitors can enjoy the trees and garden as well as the distant view of Arashiyama.
Arashiyama, Togetsu Bridge, and Kameyama Park used to be the precincts of the temple. Even today, visitors will be able to experience the changing nature throughout the four seasons.
The garden is a garden with a pond and a garden path, and there are benches so that visitors can sit and enjoy the garden in a relaxed atmosphere.
The giant stone in the center of the pond represents a carp on its way to becoming a dragon, and is said to be analogous to the Chinese legend of "ascending the dragon gate. It is a must-see when you visit.
Facility Name:Tenryuji Temple
Address: 68 Sagano-baba-cho, Tenryuji, Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
HP:http://www.tenryuji.com/index.html
Access: about 13 min. walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Sta.
4.Enko-ji Temple
Enko-ji Temple is a temple of the Nanzenji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.
This place was first established by Tokugawa Ieyasu, who wanted to build a school for education, Enko-ji School.
After the Meiji period, it served as a nun temple.
Accordingly, Toshogu Shrine, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, is also located within the precincts of the temple.
Fujii Landscaping's 2013 karesansui (dry landscape) garden, "Boryu-tei," is a very contemporary garden with white sand resembling a sea of clouds and sheer rocks representing lightning bolts and dragons.
The "Jugyu-no-niwa" garden in front of the main hall was created in the early Edo period (1603-1868), and the stone arrangement was based on the theme of a painting of ten bulls depicting herdsmen chasing bulls.
It is also very famous for its autumn foliage, which attracts many tourists.
Facility Name:Enko-ji Temple
Address: 13 Kotani-cho, Ichijyoji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
HP:https://www.enkouji.jp/
Access: about 15 minutes on foot from Ichijoji Station on the Eizan Electric Railway
5. Kokeji Temple (Saiho-ji Temple)
Saiho-ji Temple, nicknamed "moss temple," is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect in Kyoto's Saikyo Ward.
The 35,000-square-meter garden is designated as a national special scenic and historic site, and is covered with about 120 varieties of moss, hence its name.
In 1339, Soseki Muso rebuilt the temple as a Zen master, and today it is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a cultural asset of the ancient capital of Kyoto.
The moss covered in deep green creates a fantastic atmosphere that looks as if it might appear in a Ghibli movie such as Princess Mononoke or Totoro. Please note that advance reservations are required to visit the shrine.
Facility Name:Saiho-ji Temple (moss temple)
Address: 56 Matsuo Kamigaya, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
HP:http://saihoji-kokedera.com/top.html
Access: Approximately 12 minutes by cab from Katsura Station on the Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line
summary
How was it?
In this issue, we have introduced five spots in Kyoto with a variety of gardens, including karesansui (dry landscape) gardens and kaiyusui-style pond gardens, that will soothe you.
We invite you to experience a quiet, elegant and extraordinary experience.
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