Sento Gosho Garden

Sento Gosho Garden located east of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, once also contained Sento Palace. The garden is mosty all that has survived. The garden’s design has been attributed to Kobori Enshu, and consists of two ponds connected by a several bridges, and surrounded by paths for strolling. The southern pond contains two islands connected to each other and to the shore. Part of the sound pond shore consists of a pebble beach. Each and every stone was carefully chosen for its size and shape.

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Filename: sento-gosho-3.jpg
Copyright: ©John Lander
Image Size: 5472x3648 / 14.1MB; https://www.photoshelter.com/support/license https://www.photoshelter.com/support/license; https://asian-images.photoshelter.com/contact https://asian-images.photoshelter.com/contact; Sento Gosho Garden sento gosho kobori enshu imperial garden pond pond garden exterior space formation pattern scenic visual effect no people scenery tranquil tranquility calm historic sites natural light natural beauty spirituality simplicity landscapes inspiration inspiring calming contemplative meditative mellow peaceful pleasant beautiful calmness harmonious harmony idyllic ideal peacefulness serenity serene nobody quiet quietude simplicity
Contained in galleries

Sento Gosho Garden located east of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, once also contained Sento Palace. The garden is mosty all that has survived. The garden’s design has been attributed to Kobori Enshu, and consists of two ponds connected by a several bridges, and surrounded by paths for strolling. The southern pond contains two islands connected to each other and to the shore. Part of the sound pond shore consists of a pebble beach. Each and every stone was carefully chosen for its size and shape.