by / on June 21, 2011 at 6:25 pm / in Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji

Tenryu-Ji Temple in Sagano, Kyoto

Tenryu-ji is in the middle of Sagano/Arashiyama which is one of the most popular areas among visitors to Kyoto. The Zen Buddhist temple has an excellent Chisen-Kaiyu-Shiki (pond-stroll) garden that was laid out by a garden designer of genius, Muso Soseki (Muso Kokushi, or the Most Reverend Priest Muso, 1275-1351). Sogen-chi pond and Ishigumi (arranged rocks) in the garden are Continue reading «Tenryu-Ji Temple in Sagano, Kyoto»

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