The sand garden, trimmed azaleas, and Japanese Maple (เครดิตรูปภาพ: Tomoko Kamishima)
About topic
Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over 1000 years (794-1867). It is famous for its temples and gardens, of which there are three main types (although some gardens combine styles):
Dry gardens use rocks and sand for the expression of water. They are generally designed to be enjoyed from a room.
Excursion style gardens usually include a walk around a pond. We can enjoy different views during the walk.
Abstract style gardens are quite modern but still follow some garden traditions.
The first garden in Kyoto originated at Shinsen-en Garden. Gardens evolved over a long period of time into the three styles mentioned above.
In this series, Tomoko Kamishima introduces some master garden planners (gardeners/landscape architects), and some of the gorgeous Japanese gardens they designed in Kyoto:
Priest Muso Soseki (1275-1351): Tenryu-ji’s Hojo Garden (Excursion style garden)
In Kyoto's Arashiyama, the landscape of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are very special, although this district attract..
About topic
Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over 1000 years (794-1867). It is famous for its temples and gardens, of which there are three main types (although some gardens combine styles):
Dry gardens use rocks and sand for the expression of water. They are generally designed to be enjoyed from a room.
Excursion style gardens usually include a walk around a pond. We can enjoy different views during the walk.
Abstract style gardens are quite modern but still follow some garden traditions.
The first garden in Kyoto originated at Shinsen-en Garden. Gardens evolved over a long period of time into the three styles mentioned above.
In this series, Tomoko Kamishima introduces some master garden planners (gardeners/landscape architects), and some of the gorgeous Japanese gardens they designed in Kyoto:
Priest Muso Soseki (1275-1351): Tenryu-ji’s Hojo Garden (Excursion style garden)
