Japanese Gardens
Showing Black Soil in Japanese Gardens — Tradition, Design, and Cost
When looking at Japanese gardens, whether old or new, traditional or modern, I often notice the beauty of black soil in Japanese gardens. In European gardens, you rarely see bare soil except during winter and early spring. Soon, the first bulbs sprout, followed by perennials that cover the ground in green. However, when creating […]
Field Trip to Kyoto Day 3 — Autumn 2014
If you missed the start of this trip, catch up here:Read Day 1 | Read Day 2 Arashiyama Temple Walk Kyoto — Hōgon-in & River Stroll Our last day in Kyoto took us to the Arashiyama district, where we focused on special openings and mountain temples. This Arashiyama temple walk Kyoto turned into a full […]
Field Trip to Kyoto Day 2 — Autumn 2014
Exploring Kyoto’s gardens on foot in autumn rain — from Kennin-ji and Jisso-in to Kōdai-ji and Kiyomizu-dera light-up events.
Field Trip to Kyoto Day 1 — Autumn 2014
Why Kyoto Was on My Schedule Since I’m working for Real Japanese Gardens and have guidebooks for Japanese gardens to write, my boss decided that it would be necessary for me to visit Kyoto’s gardens more often. Isn’t that paradise? Of course it is. But business is never the same as holiday, so my trip […]