Dry Landscape Garden of Tofuku-ji Temple, Kyoto #4
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Dry Landscape Garden of Tofuku-ji Temple, Kyoto #4
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Photos from Japan, Asia and othe of the world
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Tofuku-ji Temple, which was founded in 1236, is the head temple of the Tofuku-ji School of Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism. Tofuku-ji Temple is one of the most popular spots for Kyoto's beautiful autumn foliage.
The temple is also famous for its excellent dry landscape gardens, which are located in the Hojo, the Abbot's quarters. There are four gardens around the Hojo in each direction.
The photo shows Southern garden, which is the main garden in front of the Hojo and is composed of four rock groups symbolizing Elysian islands on the rough seas.
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June 3rd, 2024
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