Recommended Japanese Gardens in Kyoto

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Recommended Japanese gardens of temples in Kyoto are introduced.

The names of temples are listed arranged in alphabetical order.

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Daiho-in – Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

There is a garden where the new green leaves of spring and red leaves of autumn are beautiful.

Although it is not ordinarily open to the public, it may be open in spring and autumn.

Daiho-in, Garden

Garden

November 2011

Daiho-in, Garden

Garden

April 2016

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Gio-ji – Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

Moss, bamboo forest and autumn leaves are beautiful, and you can enjoy a sentimental garden.

Gio-ji, Moss Garden

Moss garden

October 2011

Gio-ji, Precincts

Moss garden

November 2017

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Hogon-in – Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

In Shishiku-no-niwa (garden), you can stroll while admiring cherry blossom, moss, autumn leaves etc.

Although it is not ordinarily open to the public, it will be open in spring and autumn.

Hogon-in, Shishiku-no-niwa (Garden)

Shishiku-no-niwa (Garden)

May 2012

Hogon-in, Shishiku-no-niwa (Garden) (Cherry Blossoms)

Shishiku-no-niwa (Garden)

April 2016

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Hosen-in – Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

There are white pine (Pinus parviflora) of 700 years old and a garden named Bankan-en which is famous as picture frame garden.

Having a cup of green tea and viewing the autumn leaves, bamboo forest and white pine, you can spend a quiet and peaceful time.

Hosen-in, Autumn leaves and 	bamboo forest in Bankan-en (Garden)

Bankan-en (Garden)

November 2013

Hosen-in, Goyo-no-matsu (White pine / Pinus Parviflora) and moss garden

White pine (Pinus parviflora)

November 2016

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Jikko-in – Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

There is a garden named Keishin-en that can walk around and enjoy various kinds of flowers every season.

Also, having a cup of green tea, you can view and enjoy there.

Jikko-in, Autumn leaves in Keishin-en (Garden)

Keishin-en (Garden)

November 2016

Jikko-in, Keishin-en (Garden)

Garden

November 2018

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Kodai-ji – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Weeping cherry blossoms are gorgeous in Hojo Zentei (Garden).

Kodai-ji, Hojo Zentei (Garden)

Hojo Zentei (Garden)

December 2017

Kodai-ji, Hojo Zentei (Garden)

Hojo Zentei (Garden)

April 2019

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Komyo-in – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Hashintei (Garden) is sublime and the cherry blossoms, azaleas, maples and moss are very beautiful.

Komyo-in, Hashintei (Garden)

Hashintei (Garden)

November 2016

Komyo-in, Hashintei (Garden)

Hashintei (Garden)

April 2019

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Koto-in – Kita-ku, Kyoto

Moss garden, there is a stone lantern in the center, is a beautiful, very simple and harmonious garden.

Koto-in, Garden

Garden

April 2014

Koto-in, Garden

Garden

November 2016

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Nanzen-ji – Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Crimson maple in autumn and green maple in spring to summer are beautiful.

Nanzen-ji, Hojo Teien (Garden)

HojoTeien (Garden)

November 2008

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Ryoan-ji – Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

It is very famous for Hojo Teien (Rock Garden) that is represented by only white sand and 15 stones.

Ryoan-ji, Hojo Teien (Rock Garden)

Hojo Teien (Rock Garden)

April 2016

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