Recommended Japanese Gardens in Kyoto



Ryogin-an – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

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

There are three different type sophisticated gardens which are simple and distinctive.

Ryogin-an, Garden

Garden

November 2013

Ryogin-an, Garden

Garden

November 2013

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Sanzen-in – Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

There is a garden named Yusei-en which is beautiful with green moss and autumn leaves.

Having a cup of green tea and viewing Shuheki-en (Garden), you can spend a quiet and peaceful time.

Sanzen-in, Yusei-en (Garden)

Yusei-en (Garden)

July 2011

Sanzen-in, Yusei-en (Garden)

Yusei-en (Garden)

November 2016

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Sokushu-in – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

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

Sokushu-in, Garden

Garden

November 2013

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Taizo-in – Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

There is a garden called Yoko-en where flowers and autumn leaves are beautiful.

Taizo-in, Yoko-en (Garden)

Yoko-en (Garden)

November 2011

Taizo-in, Yoko-en (Garden)

Yoko-en (Garden)

April 2019

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Tenju-an – Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

The garden which bamboo grove and the autumn leaves reflected on the part of surface of the water other than the lotus leaves are beautiful.

Tenju-an, Garden

Garden

November 2017

Tenju-an, Garden

Garden

November 2017

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Tenryu-ji – Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

The Sogenchi Teien (Garden) which benefits from the scenery of Arashiyama, is planted with a variety of plants and can show various scene due to the changing seasons.

The garden is always in good condition and very comfortable.

Tenryu-ji, Sogenchi Teien (Garden)

Sogenchi Teien (Garden)

November 2016

Tenryu-ji, Sogenchi Teien (Garden)

Sogenchi Teien (Garden)

June 2017

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Tofuku-ji – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Characteristic and aesthetic gardens are arranged in the north, south, east and west of Honbo (priests’ living quarters).

Tofuku-ji, Southern Garden

Honbo Teien – Nantei (Southern Garden)

November 2013

Tofuku-ji, Northern Garden

Honbo Teien – Hokutei (Northern Garden)

November 2013

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Zuiho-in – Kita-ku, Kyoto

There are the gardens named Dokuza-tei and Kammin-tei which ripple mark of white sand is characteristic and shapely.

Zuiho-in, Dokuza-tei (Garden)

Dokuza-tei (Garden)

February 2016

Zuiho-in, Kammin-tei (Garden)

Kammin-tei (Garden)

February 2016

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