Reiun-in (Tofuku-ji)（霊雲院 東福寺）
A Serene Zen Garden Revival at Tōfuku-ji Reiun-in, a tranquil sub-temple of Kyoto’s Tōfuku-ji complex, embodies the quiet beauty and meditative spirit of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. Founded in 1526 during the Muromachi period, it offers a unique journey through time, architecture, and landscape design. The gardens, originally created in 1543, had once fallen into neglect. […]
Sanzen-in（三千院）
Laughing Buddhas and Autumn Beauty in Ohara’s Moss Garden Located in the tranquil village of Ohara, just north of Kyoto, Sanzen-in offers a serene and spiritual escape into nature and history. Founded in 806 by the monk Saichō, who introduced the Tendai school of Buddhism to Japan, Sanzen-in stands as one of the most culturally […]