Exploring the massive Daitokuji, the Rinzai-sect of Buddhism temple complex and some of its sub-temples, all famous for their kare-sansui, dry landscape rock gardens - Daisen-in, Zuihou-in and Kourin-in.
Category: Japanese Gardens
Kyoto Imperial Palace and its Surprisingly Beautiful Gardens
Though relatively newly reconstructed structures and inaccessible buildings (unlike favored Nijo Castle), the gardens at the Kyoto Gosho makes this a worthy visit thanks to its otherworldly views.
Autumn Splendor at Lion’s Roar Garden of Hogon-in, Arashiyama
Catching bright autumn colors at the Shishiku no Niwa, a garden of Hogon-in, sub-temple of Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama.
Oasis in a City: Kyu Shiba Rikyu Gardens
Quiet stroll at Kyu Shiba Rikyu, one of the two surviving Edo garden in Tokyo, featuring a central pond with four small islands and various rock formations.
Genkyuen Garden, Hikone Castle – Replica of Eight Views of Omi
A relaxing stroll in the beautiful Genkyuen, the garden in the grounds of Hikone castle, featuring a central pond with multiple islands connected by bridges.
Autumn at Hama Rikyu Gardens, Tokyo
A stroll in Hama Rikyu, the only remaining tidal pond garden in Tokyo, offering contrast views of Edo-style garden against the backdrop of skyscrapers.
Autumn at Kongourinji of the Kotosanzan temples, Shiga Prefecture
Looking for blood-red maples leaves at Kongourinji, one of the three Kotosanzan temples of Tendai Sect Buddhism in Japan.
Autumn at Kiyosumi Teien, Tokyo
Strolling in one of the Tokyo Metropolitan Gardens, Kiyosumi Teien, featuring a large pond with three islands and manmade hills, stepping stones pathways, and landscape stones collected from all over Japan.
Koko-en Garden @ Himeji
Relaxing stroll at Koko-en Garden, located right next to Himeji Castle, featuring 9 different gardens.
Rare, surviving castle palace of Nijo Castle
Though having lost its castle keep, Nijo Castle is a worthy visit for its Ninomaru Palace, a rare surviving example of Japan's castle palace.
Momijiyama Garden, Sunpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
Brief visit to Momijiyama Garden, located next to the Sunpu Castle ruins. Though relatively small, the garden features four distinct scenes which represent the scenic landscapes of Suruga.
Japan's Wonders 