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Famous Japanese Gardens Posted by Ginny on May 17, 2011
There are so many gardens in Japan, but if you want to see some a famous garden, go to the Mōtsūji Teien or Mōtsūji Garden (毛越寺庭園) in Enryūji or Enryū Temple (圓隆寺) in Iwate Prefecture (岩手県). The rocks of Mōtsūji Garden are arranged so as to symbolize the rocky coast of Iwate. In the center…
The Three Great Gardens of Japan Posted by Ginny on Nov 13, 2010
The Sanmeien (三名園,) are three of Japan’s famous gardens. Let’s take a look at these three gardens. Kenrokuen (兼六園) means “six attribute garden”. Some of the attributes that make this garden special are : spaciousness, seclusion, serenity and scenic subtleness. Kōrakuen (後楽園) means “garden of after -pleasure”. The daimyo Ikeda Tsunamasa (池田綱政) used the garden…
Japanese Gardens Posted by Ginny on Jun 26, 2010
In some parts of the world, the weather is getting warmer and more people are venturing out to see the different varieties of Japanese gardens on display. A Karesansui (枯山水) is a type of garden where the natural landscape is used in a harmonious manner to create a picturesque scene. Gardens of this variety…