Zuiho-in, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji
Zuiho-in has a couple of good modern Karesansui (dry landscape) gardens that were laid out in 1961 by Shigemori Mirei (1896-1975).
Hojo building and Omote-mon gate were built with typical Zen style at about the same time the temple was founded. The two structures are Important cultural assets.
History
Zuiho-in temple was founded in 1535 by Otomo Sorin (Otomo Yoshishige, 1530-1587), who was later baptized and became one of a few Christian lords in Japan.
How to get to Zuiho-in
37 minutes from Kyoto Station to Daitoku-ji-mae by Kyoto City Bus 206, then 5 minutes on foot.
Hours and Admission
9:00-17:00
High school students and older: 400 yen
Junior high school students and Elementary school pupils (1st - 9th graders): 300 yen
Photos
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| Omote-mon (the front gate). An important cultural property that was built
in the early 16th century. October 25, 2008 |
Ishidoro (a stone lantern) and a stone pavement that reaches the Genkan
(Kara-mon). October 25, 2008 |
Dokuza-tei, the "Garden of Solitary Meditation", in front of
Hojo building. October 25, 2008 |
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| Dokuza-tei garden and Genkan. October 25, 2008 |
A stone bridge in Dokuza-tei garden. October 25, 2008 |
The west end of Dokuza-tei is in front of Yokei-an, a tea ceremony house.
Traditional Chaniwa, a tea ceremony house garden has trees but Shigemori
made this garden without them. Only a line of stepping stones makes this
garden look like Chaniwa. October 25, 2008 |
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| Kanmin-tei garden, the "Garden of a Quiet Sleep". Seven stones
are laid out to form a cross. On the right of the photo is Ansho-ken, a
tea ceremony house October 25, 2008 |
Ishidoro, a stone lantern. October 25, 2008 |
Tsukubai. October 25, 2008 |
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| Inside of Ansho-ken. October 25, 2008 |
A room of Ansho-ken. October 25, 2008 |
Chrysanthemum. October 25, 2008 |