Amida-dō Byōdō-in (Phoenix Hall)（平等院 鳳凰堂）
A Heian-Period Temple of Pure Land Buddhism Amida-dō Byōdō-in (Phoenix Hall)（平等院 鳳凰堂）is one of the most iconic examples of Buddhist temple architecture in Japan. Located near Kyoto city, Byōdō-in was originally constructed in 998 during the Heian period (794–1192) as a residence for Minamoto no Tōru. In 1052, the estate was converted into a Buddhist […]
Shuraku-en（衆楽園）
Daimyo Garden Beauty in Tsuyama Located in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, Shūraku-en (衆楽園) is a serene pond-strolling garden originally created for Mori Nagatsugu, a daimyo of the early Edo period. Inspired by the Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace, it reflects elegance, power, and classical beauty. A disciple of Kobori Enshū, one of Japan’s most influential garden […]