Private Garden "An Appreciation of Famous Japanese Classical Gardens

The Japanese garden is one of the most popular garden designs in the world. Peace, quietness, patience, and prudence will make people feel the peace of mind and the elevation of the soul. This subtle and attention to detail, to the extent that the art is nearly extreme, this refinement of nature, so that the careful design of natural landscapes produce far-reaching implications.

Aoi-den and Kasui-en

The Westin Kyoto's two gardens, which are free and open to the public, were designed by Japanese garden masters Ogawa Jihei and his son, Hakuyo.

Chion-in

Kyoto Chion-in was founded in 1234, and this image shows the gardens through the oldest gate.

Engaku-ji

Engaku-ji is a temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan.

Entsū-ji

Entsū-ji is an elaborate and idyllic garden.

Giō-ji

Typical of Japanese moss gardens, moss still plays a very important role in Japanese garden art as it is considered a peaceful plant, giving the feeling of welcome to this isolated place.

Happō-en

This Japanese garden is perfect for hosting a traditional Japanese wedding.

Hase-dera

One of the oldest temples in the Kamakura region, Hase-dera appeared in 736.

Hōsen-in

A lush green garden.

Jizō-in

Built in 1367, the temple has been rebuilt several times.

Jizō-in

Jōmyō-ji is a great place to visit.

Jōruri-ji

Jōruri-ji has a Jodo-style garden centered around a pond, where you can enjoy the beautiful flowers that vary from season to season and the autumn leaves.

Kajū-ji

Kajū-ji was built in 900.

Kennin-ji

"Kennin-ji" is the oldest temple in Kyoto. "The oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, located in Kennin-ji Temple's Zen garden in the middle of the main square, the Shioin-tei, with the three stones in the center and the sitting stone in the east, surrounded by red leaves, with a beautiful view from all sides, and an atmosphere of lightness and serenity.

Kiyosumi Teien

Kiyosumi Teien, located on the right bank of the Sumida River, is a small and exquisite Japanese garden. It is a backwater garden built by Yataro Iwasaki in the Meiji era, who drew water from the Sumida River and collected rocks from all over the country, and it has a pond, a small island, a gazebo, and lanterns, which are traditional Japanese gardens.

Kōmyō-in

Elaborately designed flowers and trees symbolize tranquility.

Konchi-in

On the grounds of Nanzenji Temple is Suirukaku, an outstanding building from the Meiji era. It is built in the shape of a bridge with red tiles. It is a representative of modern architecture in Kyoto City, and is a perfect match for the ancient gabi architecture of Nanzenji Temple.

Kyū-Furukawa Teien

The Old Furukawa Garden retains one of the few prototypes of the early Taisho period gardens to this day, making it a rare and precious site in Japan, and one of the nationally designated scenic spots. The garden is also known as a rose garden because of the elegant scent of roses of various colors in full bloom.

Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Teien

The old Iwasaki-tei Teien is a typical example of a garden that combines Western and Japanese styles. It is a classic in the history of houses around the world, with its 17th-century European flavor and American village house features.

Mirei Shigemori Garden Museum

Mukōjima-Hyakkaen

Mukojima Hyakkaen is said to be a garden of 100 flowers. "A garden where a hundred flowers bloom in all seasons," and at the beginning of the garden, the main body of the garden was 360 plum blossoms. Subsequently, the garden was planted with a collection of famous plants that were praised in classical Chinese and Japanese works such as the Shijing (Book of Poetry) and the Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves), and then it truly became a garden where flowers bloomed throughout the year. It is the only garden from the Edo period that has survived to this day.

Namikawa Cloisonne Museum

Nezu Museum

The Nezu Museum of Art is a Japanese garden with the theme of nature. that is soothing and refreshing.

Ninna-ji

Ninna-ji is now on the World Heritage List. Inside the temple stands the Five-storied Pagoda and the Golden Hall, and there are more than 200 Gomurozakura cherry trees, which are extremely famous as the latest flowering cherry blossoms in Kyoto.

Reiunin

Reiunin was built in 1526 and reopened after restoration.

Sanzen-in

Moss-covered, playful gardens and a peaceful atmosphere are the main features of the attraction.

Sanzen-in

Shibusei Garden, being separate and independent from the temple, is less religious and more humanistic.

Taizō-in

This is not the work of a horticultural designer, but of the painter Kano Motonobu.

Tōji-in

There is a sense of calm and serenity at Tōji Temple, and sitting under the shade of the trees looking up at the five-storied pagoda is like stepping into another realm.

Ninomaru Gardens

Ninomaru Gardens, located in the center of the Higashi-Gyoen of the Imperial Palace, was built by Kobori Enshu, who supervised the construction of a garden in the style of a cloister, which was later restored, by order of the 3rd shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, in 1630 (Kan-ei 7). In spring, azaleas and jade cicada flowers bloom here.

Tokyo National Museum

Called the "Museum of Art Museums and Museum Buildings," this is the largest collection of Japanese art.

Tonogayato Teien

Tonogayato Teien is a back-to-back woodland garden, famous for its wisteria tunnel.