Asia Images / John Lander Photography

Image 1 of 1
Less

saimyo-ji-6.jpg

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Water Basin at Saimyoji Horai-Tei Garden is a nationally designated scenic spot, and the temple itself is a national treasure. The Horai Garden is said to be based on a garden designed by Kobori Enshu. The garden features standing stones that are meant to represent bodhisattvas. There is also a stone grouping that represents the Twelve Divine Generals. One of the islands in the Shinji-Ike Pond represents a crane, while another represents a tortoise. There is also a sculpted lantern by artist Ishiya Miadroku. Saimyoji is also one of the three mountains of Koto, and its garden is renowned for its moss.

Copyright
John Lander
Image Size
3899x3899 / 11.0MB
https://www.photoshelter.com/support/license
https://www.photoshelter.com/contact
Keywords
Contained in galleries
Water Basin at Saimyoji Horai-Tei Garden is a nationally designated scenic spot, and the temple itself is a national treasure. The Horai Garden is said to be based on a garden designed by Kobori Enshu. The garden features standing stones that are meant to represent bodhisattvas. There is also a stone grouping that represents the Twelve Divine Generals. One of the islands in the Shinji-Ike Pond represents a crane, while another represents a tortoise. There is also a sculpted lantern by artist Ishiya Miadroku. Saimyoji is also one of the three mountains of Koto, and its garden is renowned for its moss.