Japan travel
Visiting the Keio Mogusaen in Tokyo
Keio Mogusaen Garden in Tokyo is a hidden gem known for its seasonal plum blossoms and autumn leaves. A peaceful retreat with historic charm.
Best Wisteria (Fuji) Spots in Tokyo and Japan
Wisteria Splendor at Ashikaga Flower Park When it comes to experiencing the breathtaking beauty of Wisteria floribunda, commonly known as “Fuji” in Japanese, Ashikaga Flower Park stands out as a premier destination. Nestled in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, this park has undergone a transformation, becoming synonymous with the enchanting allure of Wisteria thanks to the visionary […]
Beyond Cherry Blossoms: Seasonal Beauty in Japanese Gardens
When one thinks of Japanese gardens, the image of delicate cherry blossoms in full bloom often comes to mind. While cherry blossoms certainly hold a special place in Japanese culture and aesthetics, there is much more to the seasonal beauty found within these meticulously curated landscapes. Japanese gardens, known for their tranquility and harmonious blend […]
[New eBook] Ryugon – a Ryokan in Niigata
You may remember my blog post about this Ryokan from back in early 2019. Now, one year later, I finally finished the eBook about this wonderful place and its gardens! Actually, I hoped for an opportunity to visit it after the renovations which took place until summer last year but it didn’t happen and I […]
[New eBook] Zuiho-in temple in Daitoku-ji Kyoto
My first trip to Kyoto was back in April 2006. On my list were many famous temples including Daitoku-ji. However, I didn’t visit the Zuiho-in sub-temple back then. In 2014 and 2015, I visited Kyoto again, also Daitoku-ji, but only for special autumn openings and Zuiho-in was not on that list. Finally, in 2019, I […]
[New eBook] Hasedera
Years ago I frequently visited Kamakura with its many temples. While I visited really a lot of temples, one temple listed on our website I always missed. This was Hasedera. Now that I planned to complete the eBooks for the Kamakura area I visited the temple twice and started with this garden to continue the […]
[New eBook] The Adachi Museum of Art
Being involved in a time-consuming publishing process on Amazon, I am very happy I finally found the time to write a new eBook for Real Japanese Gardens. In July, I wrote two articles about the Adachi Museum of Art for two web magazines, so I chose our new eBook to be about the Museum’s six […]