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| 1895 - Shinto. Dedicated to Emperor
Kammu (781-806) who established Kyoto. The buildings represent
a scaled down replica of the original Imperial Palace which was destroyed
by fire in 1227. This outstanding five acre garden was designed by
Jihei Ogawa, in the strolling-pond style.
Highly noted for it's acers, azaleas and cherry trees. |
| This superb, large
scale landscape garden should be high on any list of garden viewing. |
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1896 - Formerly a villa built by Aritomo
Yamagata. The garden was constructed by Jihei
Ogawa. A waterfall feeds a stream which winds it's way down
a gentle slope through the garden to the buildings which include a
fine teahouse.
Designated 'A place of scenic beauty' in 1951. |
| Another 'visitor
free' garden that offers peaceful viewing. |
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1291 - Zen Rinzai sect, headquarters. Originally
built for Emperor Kameyama (1249-1305),
on his retirement the villa was donated to the Zen sect. Nanzenji
is ranked as one of the 'Five great Zen temples' of Kyoto. The famous
Hojo garden is a fine example of karesansui
style.
The buildings feature many examples of Kano-school
painting. Also of note is the impressive Sanmon
gate. |
| A busy place for
priests. Amongst the 13 sub-temples don't miss Tenjuan. |
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Nanzen-ji sub-temple
1400 - Founded by the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimochi.
Restored in 1600, the temple is noted for it's teahouse, kano-school
paintings and the 'Crane and Turtle Garden'. |
| Not showing the
best of maintenance, but the main garden makes the visit worthwhile. |
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1490 - Formerly the villa of Ashikaga
Yoshimasa. (1435-90). After his death it was converted to a
Zen temple. The main hall was never covered in silver as was intended
to follow the style set by his grandfather's Kinkakuji
Golden Pavilion. This is a strolling style garden with much
to admire; the extravagant kare-sansui garden, delightful streams
and stone bridges and fine architecture. Of note is the Tougudo,
which is the oldest example of a Shoin style
hall.
An uphill walk from the rear of the garden offers fine views back
over the grounds. |
This wonderful,
larger scale landscape garden is one of my top three Kyoto gardens,
don't miss it
(in spite of the crowds). |
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