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  • Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Muso believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
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  • Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Muso believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
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  • Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Must Kobushi believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
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  • Zuisenji Garden Hydrangeas - Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Must Kobushi believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
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  • Zuisenji Garden Hydrangeas - Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Must Kobushi believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
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  • Zuisenji Temple Garden Bridges - laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Must Kobushi believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
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  • Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Muso believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
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  • Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Must Kobushi believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
    zuisenji-2.jpg
  • 78.4 Zuisenji Temple Garden 瑞泉寺 is thought to have been built by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Soseki, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley surrounded by hills which serves as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond, Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden.  Muso believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.
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  • Zuisenji Temple Stone Garden - Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Must Kobushi believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
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  • Zuisenji Temple Moss Stairway - Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Must Kobushi believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
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  • 78.4 Zuisenji Temple Garden 瑞泉寺 is thought to have been built by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Soseki, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley surrounded by hills which serves as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond, Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden.  Muso believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.
    78.4.TENTATIVE-KAMAKURA-ZUISENJI-03.jpg
  • Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Muso believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
    zuisenji-17.jpg
  • Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Must Kobushi believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
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  • Zuisen-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Zen Rinzai sect in Kamakura.  It was once the family temple of the Ashikaga rulers of Kamakura.  Designed by prominent Zen monk, poet and garden designer Muso Soseki who is also known as Muso Kokushi, the temple lies on top of an isolated hill and is famous for both its garden and its Zen rock garden.  The beauty and the quantity of its plants have given the temple its nickname "Temple of Flowers”.  Zuisenji is an Historic Site and contains numerous objects classified in Japan as Important Cultural Properties and Places of Scenic Beauty.
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  • Zuisenji Temple Garden was laid out by renowned garden designer and Zen Buddhist monk Muso Kokushi, founder of the temple.  Zuisen-ji is located in a valley called Momijigayatsu surrounded by hills which serve as natural background for the garden.  Beyond the small pond Tennyodo cave is a hall used for meditation and appreciating the moon reflected on the surface of Choseichi Pond.  Zuisenji Temple Garden uses these natural rocks and caves as elements of the garden. Bridges are built across the western side of the pond.  The garden is the only remaining one of the gardens in Kamakura that were constructed during the Kamakura Era.  Must Kobushi believed that understanding landscapes and gardens led to the cultivation of the human mind.  The temple is also known for its flowers and trees in other parts of the temple grounds, particularly plum trees and hydrangeas.
    zuisenji-5.jpg
  • Zuisen-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Zen Rinzai sect in Kamakura.  It was once the family temple of the Ashikaga rulers of Kamakura.  Designed by prominent Zen monk, poet and garden designer Muso Soseki who is also known as Muso Kokushi, the temple lies on top of an isolated hill and is famous for both its garden and its Zen rock garden.  The beauty and the quantity of its plants have given the temple its nickname "Temple of Flowers”.  Zuisenji is an Historic Site and contains numerous objects classified in Japan as Important Cultural Properties and Places of Scenic Beauty.
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  • Ancient Stairway at Zuisenji Temple in Kamakura
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  • Water is considered purifying in Japan, hence the emphasis on cleanliness in everyday life. Water fountains such as these, known as tsukubai, are also beneficial to hear the trickling of falling water to soothe the nerves as well. A tsukubai is a small basin provided at Japanese Buddhist temples for visitors to purify themselves by the ritual washing of hands and rinsing of the mouth. This type of ritual cleansing is also the custom for guests attending a tea ceremony.<br />
Tsukubai are usually of stone, and are often provided with a small scoop, laid across the top, ready for use.
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  • Meigetsuin Pond Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-pond-garden-3.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Hydrangea Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-hydrangea-garden-9.jpg
  • Jizo Bodhisatva and Iris at Meigetsuin - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-iris-garden-3.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Hydrangea Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
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  • Buddha and Hydrangea at Meigetsuin - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-hydrangea-garden-6.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Iris Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-iris-garden-1.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Hydrangea Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-hydrangea-garden-12.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Hydrangea Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-hydrangea-garden-7.jpg
  • Jizo Bodhisatva and Hydrangea at Meigetsuin - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-hydrangea-garden-4.jpg
  • Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-zen-garden-1.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Pond Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-pond-garden-2.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Hydrangea Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-hydrangea-garden-13.jpg
  • Jizo Bodhisatva and Hydrangea at Meigetsuin - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-hydrangea-garden-2.jpg
  • Buddha and Hydrangea at Meigetsuin - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-hydrangea-garden-1.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Iris Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-iris-garden-5.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Hydrangea Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-hydrangea-garden-10.jpg
  • Jizo Bodhisatva and Hydrangea at Meigetsuin - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-hydrangea-garden-5.jpg
  • Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-zen-garden-2.jpg
  • Jizo Bodhisatva and Hydrangea at Meigetsuin - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-hydrangea-garden-3.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Iris Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-iris-garden-4.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Pond Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
    meigetsuin-pond-garden-1.jpg
  • Meigetsuin Hydrangea Garden - Meigetsuin, also known as Ajisaidera or Hydrangea Temple since many Hime Ajisai Princess Hydrangea are planted on the grounds coming into season in June - the rainy season in Japan. Meigetsuin's main hall features a circular moon viewing window, which frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is famous for its iris garden. Meigetsu means bright moon or harvest moon.  In Japan rabbits are associated with the moon, and so rabbit motifs are found on some decorations in and around the temple and gardens.  Live rabbits are also kept on the temple grounds.  Meigetsuin Temple is of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect, and was established as a sub-temple of Zuisenji.
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