Japanese Gardens
Kodaiji temple garden
Kodaiji temple garden is famous for its wonderful stone layout, it is one of the finest gardens of its time. Kodaiji's garden has been designated by the Japanese government as a "place of Historical Importance and Outstanding Scenery." It was established in 1606 in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, by Hideyoshi's wife Nene who is also in a shrine at the temple.
Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa garden
The total area of the Katsura Imperial Villa is approximately 69,000m².In the middle of the grounds, there is a lake with a shoreline. Katsura Villa is surrounded by a magnificent landscape garden, with lanterns and hand-washing basins, with a pathways laid out in a circuit for strolling.
The structures are built in the pure Japanese Sukiya style. The Katsura Imperial Villa has three sets of stepping stones. it is impossible not to admire the natural beauty that can be witnessed in any of the seasons of the year. It is said that Kobori Enshu was not directly involved in the creation of the garden.
As it is readily accepted that the styles of both the garden and architecture are those that were favored by Kobori Enshu, the Katsura Imperial Villa is a place where the art of woodworkers and garden designers, as well as the artistic tastes of princes Toshihito and Toshitada, have been combined to perfection.
Kodaiji temple garden is famous for its wonderful stone layout, it is one of the finest gardens of its time. Kodaiji's garden has been designated by the Japanese government as a "place of Historical Importance and Outstanding Scenery." It was established in 1606 in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, by Hideyoshi's wife Nene who is also in a shrine at the temple.
Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa garden
The total area of the Katsura Imperial Villa is approximately 69,000m².In the middle of the grounds, there is a lake with a shoreline. Katsura Villa is surrounded by a magnificent landscape garden, with lanterns and hand-washing basins, with a pathways laid out in a circuit for strolling.
The structures are built in the pure Japanese Sukiya style. The Katsura Imperial Villa has three sets of stepping stones. it is impossible not to admire the natural beauty that can be witnessed in any of the seasons of the year. It is said that Kobori Enshu was not directly involved in the creation of the garden.
As it is readily accepted that the styles of both the garden and architecture are those that were favored by Kobori Enshu, the Katsura Imperial Villa is a place where the art of woodworkers and garden designers, as well as the artistic tastes of princes Toshihito and Toshitada, have been combined to perfection.