Shosei-en (Kikoku-tei) （渉成園）
A Hidden Oasis near Kyoto Station Tucked just a few minutes’ walk from Kyoto Station, Shōsei-en Garden offers a peaceful escape from the city’s constant movement. This historical garden belongs to Higashi-Hongan-ji, one of Kyoto’s most important temples of the True Pure Land School of Buddhism. Shōsei-en traces its origins to the early Heian period […]
Shirakawa-in Garden（白河院庭園）
Step Into Serenity at Shirakawa-in Garden Tucked away in Kyoto’s peaceful Higashiyama district, Shirakawa-in Garden offers a rare blend of imperial history and modern elegance. While the garden belongs to a high-end ryokan (traditional Japanese inn), its historical roots run deep—stretching back to the early Heian period (794–1185). This land once hosted aristocratic villas, including […]