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Kyoto Autumn leaves 2024 Itinerary 2: Zen temples, the best autumn leaves and night illumination

The itinerary to enjoy the autumn leaves in Zen temple in Kyoto 2024 in late November or early December: Tofukuji tempole, Komyoin temple, Korinin temple, Ryoanji temple, and Toji.

2024.09.22

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Zen garden or Karesansui? 枯山水庭園英語で説明

"Zen garden" sounds strange for us. It is a Karesansui (garden). In this post, we learn what Karesansui is overviewing a short history of it.

2023.06.12

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The Rock Garden of Ryoanji hides religious syncretism in Japan

The Zen garden/Rock Garden of Ryoanji temple is one of the most famous gardens in Japan. In this article, we learn about the religious syncretism (Shinto, Buddhism) it hides behind.

2022.02.22

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Komyoin temple, the best Zen garden in Kyoto

Komyoin is solemn, uderrated temple but has the best Zen garden to meditate in Kyoto. Let us visit there in four seasons and enjoy cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and snow!

2018.04.25

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Kohrin-in, the most underrated Zen temple in Kyoto!

Kohrin-in is the most underrated Zen temple in Kyoto. It has Zen rock garden, traditional tea room, and fantastic autumn colors. It is open to public only in spring and fall. Let us learn the way to enjoy the garden and autumn colors and the construction of Buddhist temple!

2018.03.23

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