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  • 48. The Kyu-Kagoshima Bosekisho Gishikan 旧鹿児島紡績所技師館  or Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House is like its counterparts in other Japanese towns such as the foreigners' houses in Yokohama, Nagasaki or Kobe known as Ijinkan 'Foreigners Residence'. This classic Meiji period building was constructed in 1866 to house British engineers and is one of the earliest Western-style buildings in Japan.
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  • Shimadzu Kiriko Glassworks, now houses a Starbucks - The Shuseikan industrial complex was important in the modernization of Japan. It was here that Western industrial technology was first introduced to Japan, studied, developed and used in the creation of modern factories. Toay most of the buildings have been turned into a museum where visitors an learn about the 700 year history of the Shimadzu family and the first steps towards the industrialization of Japan. Shoko Shuseikan was one of the very first factories in Japan, built by Shimadzu Nariakira towards increasing the production and wealth of the country in line with the government plan during the Meiji era. Reverberatory furnaces, glass factories and shipyards were created. These foundations led to the  development of the modern Japanese manufacturing industry.
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  • The Shuseikan industrial complex was important in the modernization of Japan. It was here that Western industrial technology was first introduced to Japan, studied, developed and used in the creation of modern factories. Toay most of the buildings have been turned into a museum where visitors an learn about the 700 year history of the Shimadzu family and the first steps towards the industrialization of Japan. Shoko Shuseikan was one of the very first factories in Japan, built by Shimadzu Nariakira towards increasing the production and wealth of the country in line with the government plan during the Meiji era. Reverberatory furnaces, glass factories and shipyards were created. These foundations led to the  development of the modern Japanese manufacturing industry.
    meiji-industrial-8.jpg
  • Ijinkan Foreigners Mansion was officially called the Bosekisho Gishikan Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House.  The building resembles  its counterparts in other Japanese towns such as the foreigners' houses in Nagasaki and Kobe simply known as Ijinkan, Foreigners Residence. The Ijinkan was constructed in 1866 to house seven British engineers as part of Shimadzu and the government’s drive to modernize Japan. The Shuseikan industrial complex was important in the modernization of Japan. It was here that Western industrial technology was first introduced to Japan, studied, developed and used in the creation of modern factories. Today the buildings have been turned into a museum where visitors an learn about the 700 year history of the Shimadzu family and the first steps towards the industrialization of Japan. Shoko Shuseikan was one of the very first factories in Japan for the purpose of increasing the production and wealth of Japan iafter centuries of isolation. Reverberatory furnaces, mechanical silk looms, glass factories and shipyards were created. These foundations led to the  development of the modern Japanese manufacturing industry.
    meiji-industrial-20.jpg
  • Interior of the Ijinkan Foreigners Mansion was officially called the Bosekisho Gishikan Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House.  The building resembles  its counterparts in other Japanese towns such as the foreigners' houses in Nagasaki and Kobe simply known as Ijinkan, Foreigners Residence. The Ijinkan was constructed in 1866 to house seven British engineers as part of Shimadzu and the government’s drive to modernize Japan. The Shuseikan industrial complex was important in the modernization of Japan. It was here that Western industrial technology was first introduced to Japan, studied, developed and used in the creation of modern factories. Today the buildings have been turned into a museum where visitors an learn about the 700 year history of the Shimadzu family and the first steps towards the industrialization of Japan. Shoko Shuseikan was one of the very first factories in Japan for the purpose of increasing the production and wealth of Japan iafter centuries of isolation. Reverberatory furnaces, mechanical silk looms, glass factories and shipyards were created. These foundations led to the  development of the modern Japanese manufacturing industry.
    meiji-industrial-17.jpg
  • Shimadzu Kiriko Glassworks - The Shuseikan industrial complex was important in the modernization of Japan. It was here that Western industrial technology was first introduced to Japan, studied, developed and used in the creation of modern factories. Today the buildings have been turned into a museum where visitors an learn about the 700 year history of the Shimadzu family and the first steps towards the industrialization of Japan. Shoko Shuseikan was one of the very first factories in Japan for the purpose of increasing the production and wealth of Japan iafter centuries of isolation. Reverberatory furnaces, mechanical silk looms, glass factories and shipyards were created. These foundations led to the  development of the modern Japanese manufacturing industry.
    meiji-industrial-6.jpg
  • Interior of the Ijinkan Foreigners Mansion was officially called the Bosekisho Gishikan Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House.  The building resembles  its counterparts in other Japanese towns such as the foreigners' houses in Nagasaki and Kobe simply known as Ijinkan, Foreigners Residence. The Ijinkan was constructed in 1866 to house seven British engineers as part of Shimadzu and the government’s drive to modernize Japan.  The Shuseikan industrial complex was important in the modernization of Japan. It was here that Western industrial technology was first introduced to Japan, studied, developed and used in the creation of modern factories. Today the buildings have been turned into a museum where visitors an learn about the 700 year history of the Shimadzu family and the first steps towards the industrialization of Japan. Shoko Shuseikan was one of the very first factories in Japan for the purpose of increasing the production and wealth of Japan iafter centuries of isolation. Reverberatory furnaces, mechanical silk looms, glass factories and shipyards were created. These foundations led to the  development of the modern Japanese manufacturing industry.
    meiji-industrial-11.jpg
  • Shoko Shuseikan was one of the very first factories in Japan, built by Shimadzu Nariakira towards increasing the production and wealth of the country in line with the government plan during the Meiji era. Reverberatory furnaces, glass factories and shipyards were created. These foundations led to the  development of the modern Japanese manufacturing industry.
    meiji-industrial-2.jpg
  • The Kyu-Kagoshima Bosekisho Gishikan or Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House is like its counterparts in other Japanese towns such as the foreigners' houses in Yokohama, Nagasaki or Kobe simply known as Ijinkan "Foreigners Residence".  This classic Meiji period building was constructed in 1866 to house seven British engineers and one of the earliest Western-style wooden buildings in Japan.It was designated as an important cultural asset of Japan in 1953 and registered as UNESCO World Heritage as one of the sites of Industrial Meiji Japan in July 2013.
    Ijinkan-kagoshima-05.jpg
  • The Kyu-Kagoshima Bosekisho Gishikan or Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House is like its counterparts in other Japanese towns such as the foreigners' houses in Yokohama, Nagasaki or Kobe simply known as Ijinkan "Foreigners Residence".  This classic Meiji period building was constructed in 1866 to house seven British engineers and one of the earliest Western-style wooden buildings in Japan.It was designated as an important cultural asset of Japan in 1953 and registered as UNESCO World Heritage as one of the sites of Industrial Meiji Japan in July 2013.
    Ijinkan-kagoshima-04.jpg
  • The Kyu-Kagoshima Bosekisho Gishikan or Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House is like its counterparts in other Japanese towns such as the foreigners' houses in Yokohama, Nagasaki or Kobe simply known as Ijinkan "Foreigners Residence".  This classic Meiji period building was constructed in 1866 to house seven British engineers and one of the earliest Western-style wooden buildings in Japan.It was designated as an important cultural asset of Japan in 1953 and registered as UNESCO World Heritage as one of the sites of Industrial Meiji Japan in July 2013.
    Ijinkan-kagoshima-01.jpg
  • The Kyu-Kagoshima Bosekisho Gishikan or Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House is like its counterparts in other Japanese towns such as the foreigners' houses in Yokohama, Nagasaki or Kobe simply known as Ijinkan "Foreigners Residence".  This classic Meiji period building was constructed in 1866 to house seven British engineers and one of the earliest Western-style wooden buildings in Japan.It was designated as an important cultural asset of Japan in 1953 and registered as UNESCO World Heritage as one of the sites of Industrial Meiji Japan in July 2013.
    Ijinkan-kagoshima-02.jpg
  • The end of Edo period  coincided with the appearance of ships from western powers in Japanese waters thanks to Admiral Perry  Japan felt that it faced an external threat and so consequently Shimadzu Nariakira promoted modernization and industrialization projects in Japan on an increasingly larger scale. He did this by constructing an industrial complex near Kagoshima “Shuseikan”. These days it is merely the main building of the Shoko ShuseikanMuseum.
    shoko-shuseikan-02.jpg
  • The end of Edo period  coincided with the appearance of ships from western powers in Japanese waters thanks to Admiral Perry  Japan felt that it faced an external threat and so consequently Shimadzu Nariakira promoted modernization and industrialization projects in Japan on an increasingly larger scale. He did this by constructing an industrial complex near Kagoshima “Shuseikan”. These days it is merely the main building of the Shoko ShuseikanMuseum.
    shoko-shuseikan-01.jpg
  • The end of Edo period  coincided with the appearance of ships from western powers in Japanese waters thanks to Admiral Perry  Japan felt that it faced an external threat and so consequently Shimadzu Nariakira promoted modernization and industrialization projects in Japan on an increasingly larger scale. He did this by constructing an industrial complex near Kagoshima “Shuseikan”. These days it is merely the main building of the Shoko ShuseikanMuseum.
    shoko-shuseikan-03.jpg
  • Old Fukuoka Prefectural Hall  was constructed in 1910 as a guest house for VIPS visiting the Kyushu and Okinawa Product Exhibition 13th Kyoshinkai. Its pseudo French Renaissance style mirrors many municipal buildings of the Meiji period in Japan. It has been designated as a national important cultural property as it is distinctive in that it is constructed of wood. The building has been used for the regional high court, as prefectural education office and now the site of a cafe and tourist attraction.
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  • Old Fukuoka Prefectural Hall  was constructed in 1910 as a guest house for VIPS visiting the Kyushu and Okinawa Product Exhibition 13th Kyoshinkai. Its pseudo French Renaissance style mirrors many municipal buildings of the Meiji period in Japan. It has been designated as a national important cultural property as it is distinctive in that it is constructed of wood.   The building has been used for the regional high court, as prefectural education office and now the site of a cafe and tourist attraction.
    Old-Fukuoka-Prefectural-Hall.jpg
  • Shoko Shuseikan was fundamentally important in the modernization of Japan. It was here that Western industrial technology was first introduced to Japan, studied, developed and used in the creation of modern factories. Shoko Shuseikan is a 150 year old stone building originally used as a machine factory. Ow turned into a museum where visitors an learn about the 700 year history of the Shimadzu family and the first steps towards the industrialization of Japan. Shoko Shuseikan was one of the very first factories in Japan, built by Shimadzu Nariakira towards increasing the production and wealth of the country in line with the government plan during the Meiji era. Reverberatory furnaces, glass factories and shipyards were created. These foundations led to the  development of the modern Japanese manufacturing industry.
    Shoko-Shuseikan-03.jpg
  • Shoko Shuseikan was fundamentally important in the modernization of Japan. It was here that Western industrial technology was first introduced to Japan, studied, developed and used in the creation of modern factories. Shoko Shuseikan is a 150 year old stone building originally used as a machine factory. Ow turned into a museum where visitors an learn about the 700 year history of the Shimadzu family and the first steps towards the industrialization of Japan.  Shoko Shuseikan was one of the very first factories in Japan, built by Shimadzu Nariakira towards increasing the production and wealth of the country in line with the government plan during the Meiji era. Reverberatory furnaces, glass factories and shipyards were created. These foundations led to the  development of the modern Japanese manufacturing industry.
    Shoko-Shuseikan-01.jpg
  • Built in 1888, the old Hokkaido Government Building is known to Sapporo residents as "Red Bricks" or akarenga. It has an octagonal dome the architecture of which was borrowed from that of the Massachusetts State House. The building was constructed  of local materials.  When completed, it was one of the largest and tallest buildings in Japan and symbolized the prestige and importance the Meiji Government placed on the development of Hokkaido.
    old-hokkaido-government-02.jpg
  • Kiyosumi Teien Garden was the site of the residence of the Edo Period business magnate, Kinokuniya Bunzaemon. Later it became the residence of the Edo of the Lord of Sekiyado castle, Shimofusa-no-kuni the period when the basic form of the garden came into existence.  In 1878,  Iwasaki Yataro, chose this property to use a garden for the entertainment of important guests. After the design and construction phases ended, the garden opened in 1880 under the name of "Fukagawa Shimbokuen." In later years, the waters of the Sumida River were brought into the grounds to make the pond. Hills and waterless waterfalls were constructed and famous rocks from all over Japan were brought in to embellish the garden. The garden was completed in the Meiji Period and developed into a famous strolling garden centered around a large pond.
    kiyosumi-25.jpg
  • Kyu Furukawa Garden was originally the domain of a Meiji Period notable Mutsu Munemitsu. but later became the property of the Furukawa family.  Ogawa Jihei  sometimes known as Niwashi Ueji designed the garden renowned for its beauty. The Furukawa garden is regarded as an example of gardens of the Taisho Period of Japan.
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  • Kiyosumi Teien Garden was the site of the residence of the Edo Period business magnate, Kinokuniya Bunzaemon. Later it became the residence of the Edo of the Lord of Sekiyado castle, Shimofusa-no-kuni the period when the basic form of the garden came into existence.  In 1878,  Iwasaki Yataro, chose this property to use a garden for the entertainment of important guests. After the design and construction phases ended, the garden opened in 1880 under the name of "Fukagawa Shimbokuen." In later years, the waters of the Sumida River were brought into the grounds to make the pond. Hills and waterless waterfalls were constructed and famous rocks from all over Japan were brought in to embellish the garden. The garden was completed in the Meiji Period and developed into a famous strolling garden centered around a large pond.
    kiyosumi-29.jpg
  • Kiyosumi Teien Garden was the site of the residence of the Edo Period business magnate, Kinokuniya Bunzaemon. Later it became the residence of the Edo of the Lord of Sekiyado castle, Shimofusa-no-kuni the period when the basic form of the garden came into existence.  In 1878,  Iwasaki Yataro, chose this property to use a garden for the entertainment of important guests. After the design and construction phases ended, the garden opened in 1880 under the name of "Fukagawa Shimbokuen." In later years, the waters of the Sumida River were brought into the grounds to make the pond. Hills and waterless waterfalls were constructed and famous rocks from all over Japan were brought in to embellish the garden. The garden was completed in the Meiji Period and developed into a famous strolling garden centered around a large pond.
    kiyosumi-20.jpg
  • Kiyosumi Teien Garden was the site of the residence of the Edo Period business magnate, Kinokuniya Bunzaemon. Later it became the residence of the Edo of the Lord of Sekiyado castle, Shimofusa-no-kuni the period when the basic form of the garden came into existence.  In 1878,  Iwasaki Yataro, chose this property to use a garden for the entertainment of important guests. After the design and construction phases ended, the garden opened in 1880 under the name of "Fukagawa Shimbokuen." In later years, the waters of the Sumida River were brought into the grounds to make the pond. Hills and waterless waterfalls were constructed and famous rocks from all over Japan were brought in to embellish the garden. The garden was completed in the Meiji Period and developed into a famous strolling garden centered around a large pond.
    kiyosumi-28.jpg
  • Kiyosumi Teien Garden was the site of the residence of the Edo Period business magnate, Kinokuniya Bunzaemon. Later it became the residence of the Edo of the Lord of Sekiyado castle, Shimofusa-no-kuni the period when the basic form of the garden came into existence.  In 1878,  Iwasaki Yataro, chose this property to use a garden for the entertainment of important guests. After the design and construction phases ended, the garden opened in 1880 under the name of "Fukagawa Shimbokuen." In later years, the waters of the Sumida River were brought into the grounds to make the pond. Hills and waterless waterfalls were constructed and famous rocks from all over Japan were brought in to embellish the garden. The garden was completed in the Meiji Period and developed into a famous strolling garden centered around a large pond.
    kiyosumi-27.jpg
  • Kyu Furukawa Garden was originally the domain of a Meiji Period notable Mutsu Munemitsu. but later became the property of the Furukawa family.  Ogawa Jihei  sometimes known as Niwashi Ueji designed the garden renowned for its beauty. The Furukawa garden is regarded as an example of gardens of the Taisho Period of Japan.
    kyu-furukawa-13.jpg
  • Kyu Furukawa Garden was originally the domain of a Meiji Period notable Mutsu Munemitsu. but later became the property of the Furukawa family.  Ogawa Jihei  sometimes known as Niwashi Ueji designed the garden renowned for its beauty. The Furukawa garden is regarded as an example of gardens of the Taisho Period of Japan.
    kyu-furukawa-10.jpg
  • Kiyosumi Teien Garden was the site of the residence of the Edo Period business magnate, Kinokuniya Bunzaemon. Later it became the residence of the Edo of the Lord of Sekiyado castle, Shimofusa-no-kuni the period when the basic form of the garden came into existence.  In 1878,  Iwasaki Yataro, chose this property to use a garden for the entertainment of important guests. After the design and construction phases ended, the garden opened in 1880 under the name of "Fukagawa Shimbokuen." In later years, the waters of the Sumida River were brought into the grounds to make the pond. Hills and waterless waterfalls were constructed and famous rocks from all over Japan were brought in to embellish the garden. The garden was completed in the Meiji Period and developed into a famous strolling garden centered around a large pond.
    kiyosumi-21.jpg
  • Kyu Furukawa Garden was originally the domain of a Meiji Period notable Mutsu Munemitsu. but later became the property of the Furukawa family.  Ogawa Jihei  sometimes known as Niwashi Ueji designed the garden renowned for its beauty. The Furukawa garden is regarded as an example of gardens of the Taisho Period of Japan.
    kyu-furukawa-14.jpg
  • Kyu Furukawa Garden was originally the domain of a Meiji Period notable Mutsu Munemitsu. but later became the property of the Furukawa family.  Ogawa Jihei  sometimes known as Niwashi Ueji designed the garden renowned for its beauty. The Furukawa garden is regarded as an example of gardens of the Taisho Period of Japan.
    kyu-furukawa-11.jpg
  • Heian Shrine Garden was designed by gardener Jihei Ogawa who created the garden over a twenty year period. Species rare in Japan such as Acheilognathus cyanostigma, the Yellow pond turtle and the Japanese pond turtle live around the ponds here.  The Naka Shinen or Middle Garden was constructed in 1895 formed around Soryu-Ike pond.  The pond features Garyu-kyo, a walkway consisting of stone pillars and is surrounded by an expanse of irises. This strolling landscape garden is representative of Meiji Period garden design.
    heian-shrine-garden-6.jpg
  • The Lake Biwa Aquaduct, completed after arduous labor in the Meiji Period, serves as a symbol of early modernization in Japan during that period and has supplied Kyoto with water for hundreds of years, saving the city from catastrophe on several occasions, notably fires.
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  • Heian Shrine Garden Bridge - the garden was designed by gardener Jihei Ogawa who created the garden over a twenty year period. Species rare in Japan such as Acheilognathus cyanostigma, the Yellow pond turtle and the Japanese pond turtle live around the ponds here.  This strolling landscape garden is representative of Meiji Period garden design.
    heian-shrine-garden-2.jpg
  • Kyu Furukawa Garden was originally the domain of a Meiji Period notable Mutsu Munemitsu. but later became the property of the Furukawa family.  Ogawa Jihei  sometimes known as Niwashi Ueji designed the garden renowned for its beauty. The Furukawa garden is regarded as an example of gardens of the Taisho Period of Japan.
    kyu-furukawa-amber-2.jpg
  • Kyu Furukawa Garden was originally the domain of a Meiji Period notable Mutsu Munemitsu. but later became the property of the Furukawa family.  Ogawa Jihei  sometimes known as Niwashi Ueji designed the garden renowned for its beauty. The Furukawa garden is regarded as an example of gardens of the Taisho Period of Japan.
    kyu-furukawa-amber-1.jpg
  • JR Nikko Station is the oldest wooden building in JR East. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this building, who also designed the former Imperial Hotel, which also was built with the Oya stone. Nikko Station is well known as a model of Meiji period architecture.
    nikko-station-1.jpg
  • JR Nikko Station is the oldest wooden building in JR East. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this building, who also designed the former Imperial Hotel, which also was built with the Oya stone. Nikko Station is well known as a model of Meiji period architecture.
    JR-nikko-station-3.jpg
  • JR Nikko Station is the oldest wooden building in JR East. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this building, who also designed the former Imperial Hotel, which also was built with the Oya stone. Nikko Station is well known as a model of Meiji period architecture.
    JR-nikko-station-2.jpg
  • JR Nikko Station is the oldest wooden building in JR East. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this building, who also designed the former Imperial Hotel, which also was built with the Oya stone. Nikko Station is well known as a model of Meiji period architecture.
    JR-nikko-station-4.jpg
  • JR Nikko Station is the oldest wooden building in JR East. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this building, who also designed the former Imperial Hotel, which also was built with the Oya stone. Nikko Station is well known as a model of Meiji period architecture.
    JR-nikko-station-1.jpg
  • Nojimazaki Lighthouse was built in the Meiji period and has been guiding ships going along the southern coast  on the Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture, Japan for centuries.  The lighthouse is often called Shirahama Lighthouse, because of the town in which it's situated but it is actually Nojimazaki Lighthouse.
    nojimazaki-lighthouse-2.jpg
  • Nojimazaki Lighthouse was built in the Meiji period and has been guiding ships going along the southern coast  on the Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture, Japan for centuries.  The lighthouse is often called Shirahama Lighthouse, because of the town in which it's situated but it is actually Nojimazaki Lighthouse.
    nojimazaki-lighthouse-3.jpg
  • Nojimazaki Lighthouse was built in the Meiji period and has been guiding ships going along the southern coast  on the Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture, Japan for centuries.  The lighthouse is often called Shirahama Lighthouse, because of the town in which it's situated but it is actually Nojimazaki Lighthouse.
    nojimazaki-lighthouse-1.jpg
  • Sorakuen was once the residence of Taijiro Kodera.  This pond garden was built in the early 20th century but now surrounded by modern buildings.  At one time the garden was called “Kodera Residence” or “Sotetsu Garden”/. When Kobe City took over its maintenance it was opened to the public under the name “Sorakuen”.  Like most strolling gardens Sorakuen has a central pond and stone pathways that circle around it.. What makes it distinct is its western influences as it was built during the Meiji period.  Although most buildings were burnt during WWII important cultural properties such as The Hassam House and Funayakata, a sort of houseboat, which were moved to the garden for the sake of preservation.
    sorakuen-7.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-3.jpg
  • Kyocera Museum Garden - the museum and garden were founded in 1933, occupying the large space of a product display facility that the city acquired. The pond garden behind the museum was designed and created by Ogawa Jihei,the 7th generation of this celebrated family of Japanese garden masters. In this Meiji period garden, the pond makes use of Lake Biwa Canal water and uses Higashiyama hills as a backdrop. 
    kyocera-garden-3.jpg
  • Kyocera Museum Garden - the museum and garden were founded in 1933, occupying the large space of a product display facility that the city acquired. The pond garden behind the museum was designed and created by Ogawa Jihei,the 7th generation of this celebrated family of Japanese garden masters. In this Meiji period garden, the pond makes use of Lake Biwa Canal water and uses Higashiyama hills as a backdrop. 
    kyocera-garden-2.jpg
  • Sorakuen was once the residence of Taijiro Kodera.  This pond garden was built in the early 20th century but now surrounded by modern buildings.  At one time the garden was called “Kodera Residence” or “Sotetsu Garden”/. When Kobe City took over its maintenance it was opened to the public under the name “Sorakuen”.  Like most strolling gardens Sorakuen has a central pond and stone pathways that circle around it.. What makes it distinct is its western influences as it was built during the Meiji period.  Although most buildings were burnt during WWII important cultural properties such as The Hassam House and Funayakata, a sort of houseboat, which were moved to the garden for the sake of preservation.
    sorakuen-9.jpg
  • Sorakuen was once the residence of Taijiro Kodera.  This pond garden was built in the early 20th century but now surrounded by modern buildings.  At one time the garden was called “Kodera Residence” or “Sotetsu Garden”/. When Kobe City took over its maintenance it was opened to the public under the name “Sorakuen”.  Like most strolling gardens Sorakuen has a central pond and stone pathways that circle around it.. What makes it distinct is its western influences as it was built during the Meiji period.  Although most buildings were burnt during WWII important cultural properties such as The Hassam House and Funayakata, a sort of houseboat, which were moved to the garden for the sake of preservation.
    sorakuen-2.jpg
  • Sorakuen was once the residence of Taijiro Kodera.  This pond garden was built in the early 20th century but now surrounded by modern buildings.  At one time the garden was called “Kodera Residence” or “Sotetsu Garden”/. When Kobe City took over its maintenance it was opened to the public under the name “Sorakuen”.  Like most strolling gardens Sorakuen has a central pond and stone pathways that circle around it.. What makes it distinct is its western influences as it was built during the Meiji period.  Although most buildings were burnt during WWII important cultural properties such as The Hassam House and Funayakata, a sort of houseboat, which were moved to the garden for the sake of preservation.
    sorakuen-10.jpg
  • Shinchi Teien or Sacred Pond Garden was established during the early Meiji period.  Left dormant for many years, it was restored in 1999.  The centerpiece is a serene pond with strolling paths around it.  This secret garden is located adjacent to controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
    shinchi-teien-9.jpg
  • Shinchi Teien or Sacred Pond Garden was established during the early Meiji period.  Left dormant for many years, it was restored in 1999.  The centerpiece is a serene pond with strolling paths around it.  This secret garden is located adjacent to controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
    shinchi-teien-7.jpg
  • Shinchi Teien or Sacred Pond Garden was established during the early Meiji period.  Left dormant for many years, it was restored in 1999.  The centerpiece is a serene pond with strolling paths around it.  This secret garden is located adjacent to controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
    shinchi-teien-5.jpg
  • Shinchi Teien or Sacred Pond Garden was established during the early Meiji period.  Left dormant for many years, it was restored in 1999.  The centerpiece is a serene pond with strolling paths around it.  This secret garden is located adjacent to controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
    shinchi-teien-4.jpg
  • Meigetsuin is a Zen temple in Kamakura in harmony with nature. Composed of two gardens, one zen dry garden in front and a strolling garden in back. Meigetsuin is well-known for the many hydrangea in bloom in June, and vivid maples leaves in autumn.  According to 350-year-old records  Meigetsuin was originally just the guest house of a much bigger  Zenko-ji Temple which was closed by the government during the Meiji period and is all that remains of the formerly important temple.
    meigetsuin-garden-2.jpg
  • Sorakuen was once the residence of Taijiro Kodera.  This pond garden was built in the early 20th century but now surrounded by modern buildings.  At one time the garden was called “Kodera Residence” or “Sotetsu Garden”/. When Kobe City took over its maintenance it was opened to the public under the name “Sorakuen”.  Like most strolling gardens Sorakuen has a central pond and stone pathways that circle around it.. What makes it distinct is its western influences as it was built during the Meiji period.  Although most buildings were burnt during WWII important cultural properties such as The Hassam House and Funayakata, a sort of houseboat, which were moved to the garden for the sake of preservation.
    sorakuen-15.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-4.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-1.jpg
  • Shinchi Teien or Sacred Pond Garden was established during the early Meiji period.  Left dormant for many years, it was restored in 1999.  The centerpiece is a serene pond with strolling paths around it.  This secret garden is located adjacent to controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
    shinchi-teien-8.jpg
  • Shinchi Teien or Sacred Pond Garden was established during the early Meiji period.  Left dormant for many years, it was restored in 1999.  The centerpiece is a serene pond with strolling paths around it.  This secret garden is located adjacent to controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
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  • Shinchi Teien or Sacred Pond Garden was established during the early Meiji period.  Left dormant for many years, it was restored in 1999.  The centerpiece is a serene pond with strolling paths around it.  This secret garden is located adjacent to controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
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  • Shinchi Teien or Sacred Pond Garden was established during the early Meiji period.  Left dormant for many years, it was restored in 1999.  The centerpiece is a serene pond with strolling paths around it.  This secret garden is located adjacent to controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
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  • Kyocera Museum Garden - the museum and garden were founded in 1933, occupying the large space of a product display facility that the city acquired. The pond garden behind the museum was designed and created by Ogawa Jihei,the 7th generation of this celebrated family of Japanese garden masters. In this Meiji period garden, the pond makes use of Lake Biwa Canal water and uses Higashiyama hills as a backdrop. 
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  • Kyocera Museum Garden - the museum and garden were founded in 1933, occupying the large space of a product display facility that the city acquired. The pond garden behind the museum was designed and created by Ogawa Jihei,the 7th generation of this celebrated family of Japanese garden masters. In this Meiji period garden, the pond makes use of Lake Biwa Canal water and uses Higashiyama hills as a backdrop. 
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  • Sorakuen was once the residence of Taijiro Kodera.  This pond garden was built in the early 20th century but now surrounded by modern buildings.  At one time the garden was called “Kodera Residence” or “Sotetsu Garden”/. When Kobe City took over its maintenance it was opened to the public under the name “Sorakuen”.  Like most strolling gardens Sorakuen has a central pond and stone pathways that circle around it.. What makes it distinct is its western influences as it was built during the Meiji period.  Although most buildings were burnt during WWII important cultural properties such as The Hassam House and Funayakata, a sort of houseboat, which were moved to the garden for the sake of preservation.
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  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
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  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
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  • Shinchi Teien or Sacred Pond Garden was established during the early Meiji period.  Left dormant for many years, it was restored in 1999.  The centerpiece is a serene pond with strolling paths around it.  This secret garden is located adjacent to controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
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  • Old Taisha Station - The JR Taisha Line was a branch line of JR West that connected Izumoshi Station on the Sanin Line with Izumo Taisha in Izumo.  This tiny branch was only seven kilometers long with only three stations, and so it was closed in 1990 due to competition from a private railway that goes closer to Izumo Taisha Shine. Izumo Taisha Station opened in 1924 and doesn’t incorporate any western architectural features - unlike other stations built at that time.  Izumo Taisha Station is registered as an Important Cultural Property and only serves as a museum and tourism office for the town.
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  • Old Taisha Station - The JR Taisha Line was a branch line of JR West that connected Izumoshi Station on the Sanin Line with Izumo Taisha in Izumo.  This tiny branch was only seven kilometers long with only three stations, and so it was closed in 1990 due to competition from a private railway that goes closer to Izumo Taisha Shine. Izumo Taisha Station opened in 1924 and doesn’t incorporate any western architectural features - unlike other stations built at that time.  Izumo Taisha Station is registered as an Important Cultural Property and only serves as a museum and tourism office for the town.
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  • Old Taisha Station - The JR Taisha Line was a branch line of JR West that connected Izumoshi Station on the Sanin Line with Izumo Taisha in Izumo.  This tiny branch was only seven kilometers long with only three stations, and so it was closed in 1990 due to competition from a private railway that goes closer to Izumo Taisha Shine. Izumo Taisha Station opened in 1924 and doesn’t incorporate any western architectural features - unlike other stations built at that time.  Izumo Taisha Station is registered as an Important Cultural Property and only serves as a museum and tourism office for the town.
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  • Old Taisha Station - The JR Taisha Line was a branch line of JR West that connected Izumoshi Station on the Sanin Line with Izumo Taisha in Izumo.  This tiny branch was only seven kilometers long with only three stations, and so it was closed in 1990 due to competition from a private railway that goes closer to Izumo Taisha Shine. Izumo Taisha Station opened in 1924 and doesn’t incorporate any western architectural features - unlike other stations built at that time.  Izumo Taisha Station is registered as an Important Cultural Property and only serves as a museum and tourism office for the town.
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  • Old Taisha Station - The JR Taisha Line was a branch line of JR West that connected Izumoshi Station on the Sanin Line with Izumo Taisha in Izumo.  This tiny branch was only seven kilometers long with only three stations, and so it was closed in 1990 due to competition from a private railway that goes closer to Izumo Taisha Shine. Izumo Taisha Station opened in 1924 and doesn’t incorporate any western architectural features - unlike other stations built at that time.  Izumo Taisha Station is registered as an Important Cultural Property and only serves as a museum and tourism office for the town.
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  • Old Taisha Station - The JR Taisha Line was a branch line of JR West that connected Izumoshi Station on the Sanin Line with Izumo Taisha in Izumo.  This tiny branch was only seven kilometers long with only three stations, and so it was closed in 1990 due to competition from a private railway that goes closer to Izumo Taisha Shine. Izumo Taisha Station opened in 1924 and doesn’t incorporate any western architectural features - unlike other stations built at that time.  Izumo Taisha Station is registered as an Important Cultural Property and only serves as a museum and tourism office for the town.
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  • Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designed and built on the estate of Lord Naito, a feudal lord of the Edo period.  Shinjuku Gyoen was originally an imperial garden, but then donated to the public.  Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designated a national garden after WWII.  Besides the Japanese Traditional Garden, Shinjuku Gyoen also has a French Formal Garden and an English Garden.  Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the most important Japanese gardens of the Meiji era.
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  • Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designed and built on the estate of Lord Naito, a feudal lord of the Edo period.  Shinjuku Gyoen was originally an imperial garden, but then donated to the public.  Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designated a national garden after WWII.  Besides the Japanese Traditional Garden, Shinjuku Gyoen also has a French Formal Garden and an English Garden.  Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the most important Japanese gardens of the Meiji era.
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  • Shinjuku Gyoen was designed and built on the estate of Lord Naito, a feudal lord of the Edo period.  Shinjuku Gyoen was originally an imperial garden,but then donated to the public and designated a national garden after WWII.  One of Tokyo's largest parks, it covers over 144 acres.  Besides the Japanese Traditional Garden, Shinjuku Gyoen also has a French Formal Garden and an English Garden. Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the most important gardens of the Meiji era.
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  • Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designed and built on the estate of Lord Naito, a feudal lord of the Edo period.  Shinjuku Gyoen was originally an imperial garden, but then donated to the public.  Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designated a national garden after WWII.  Besides the Japanese Traditional Garden, Shinjuku Gyoen also has a French Formal Garden and an English Garden.  Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the most important Japanese gardens of the Meiji era.
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  • Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designed and built on the estate of Lord Naito, a feudal lord of the Edo period.  Shinjuku Gyoen was originally an imperial garden, but then donated to the public.  Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designated a national garden after WWII.  Besides the Japanese Traditional Garden, Shinjuku Gyoen also has a French Formal Garden and an English Garden.  Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the most important Japanese gardens of the Meiji era.
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  • Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designed and built on the estate of Lord Naito, a feudal lord of the Edo period.  Shinjuku Gyoen was originally an imperial garden, but then donated to the public.  Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designated a national garden after WWII.  Besides the Japanese Traditional Garden, Shinjuku Gyoen also has a French Formal Garden and an English Garden.  Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the most important Japanese gardens of the Meiji era.
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  • Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designed and built on the estate of Lord Naito, a feudal lord of the Edo period.  Shinjuku Gyoen was originally an imperial garden, but then donated to the public.  Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designated a national garden after WWII.  Besides the Japanese Traditional Garden, Shinjuku Gyoen also has a French Formal Garden and an English Garden.  Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the most important Japanese gardens of the Meiji era.
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  • Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designed and built on the estate of Lord Naito, a feudal lord of the Edo period.  Shinjuku Gyoen was originally an imperial garden, but then donated to the public.  Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was designated a national garden after WWII.  Besides the Japanese Traditional Garden, Shinjuku Gyoen also has a French Formal Garden and an English Garden.  Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the most important Japanese gardens of the Meiji era.
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  • Omihachiman Bori is Omi Hachiman’s historic district where there are many wonderful old buildings and canals. Along Shinmachi-dori, Nagaharacho-dori and Hachimanbori townhouses and warehouses from the Edo and Meiji periods are arrayed along tiny alleys and canals.  This district has long been protected as individual citizens' property, but these days the city of Omi Hachiman helps protect and nurture these areas as a shared property of Omihachiman citizens.
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  • Omihachiman Bori is Omi Hachiman’s historic district where there are many wonderful old buildings and canals. Along Shinmachi-dori, Nagaharacho-dori and Hachimanbori townhouses and warehouses from the Edo and Meiji periods are arrayed along tiny alleys and canals.  This district has long been protected as individual citizens' property, but these days the city of Omi Hachiman helps protect and nurture these areas as a shared property of Omihachiman citizens.
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  • Omihachiman Bori is Omi Hachiman’s historic district where there are many wonderful old buildings and canals. Along Shinmachi-dori, Nagaharacho-dori and Hachimanbori townhouses and warehouses from the Edo and Meiji periods are arrayed along tiny alleys and canals.  This district has long been protected as individual citizens' property, but these days the city of Omi Hachiman helps protect and nurture these areas as a shared property of Omihachiman citizens.
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  • Omihachiman Bori is Omi Hachiman’s historic district where there are many wonderful old buildings and canals. Along Shinmachi-dori, Nagaharacho-dori and Hachimanbori townhouses and warehouses from the Edo and Meiji periods are arrayed along tiny alleys and canals.  This district has long been protected as individual citizens' property, but these days the city of Omi Hachiman helps protect and nurture these areas as a shared property of Omihachiman citizens.
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  • Omihachiman Bori is Omi Hachiman’s historic district where there are many wonderful old buildings and canals. Along Shinmachi-dori, Nagaharacho-dori and Hachimanbori townhouses and warehouses from the Edo and Meiji periods are arrayed along tiny alleys and canals.  This district has long been protected as individual citizens' property, but these days the city of Omi Hachiman helps protect and nurture these areas as a shared property of Omihachiman citizens.
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  • Omihachiman Bori is Omi Hachiman’s historic district where there are many wonderful old buildings and canals. Along Shinmachi-dori, Nagaharacho-dori and Hachimanbori townhouses and warehouses from the Edo and Meiji periods are arrayed along tiny alleys and canals.  This district has long been protected as individual citizens' property, but these days the city of Omi Hachiman helps protect and nurture these areas as a shared property of Omihachiman citizens.
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  • Omihachiman Bori is Omi Hachiman’s historic district where there are many wonderful old buildings and canals. Along Shinmachi-dori, Nagaharacho-dori and Hachimanbori townhouses and warehouses from the Edo and Meiji periods are arrayed along tiny alleys and canals.  This district has long been protected as individual citizens' property, but these days the city of Omi Hachiman helps protect and nurture these areas as a shared property of Omihachiman citizens.
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  • Omihachiman Bori is Omi Hachiman’s historic district where there are many wonderful old buildings and canals. Along Shinmachi-dori, Nagaharacho-dori and Hachimanbori townhouses and warehouses from the Edo and Meiji periods are arrayed along tiny alleys and canals.  This district has long been protected as individual citizens' property, but these days the city of Omi Hachiman helps protect and nurture these areas as a shared property of Omihachiman citizens.
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  • Sugekari Park Garden -  This Edo period daimyo garden was once the residence of the Oka clan then later in the Meiji period, a Japanese style teahouse was built adjacent to the garden with ponds, lanterns and waterfalls. The Wakan teahouse has a garden view and can be reserved for private events. It even has a suikinkutusu or a Japanese water harp.  Today Sugekari garden is a city park within Meguro ward of Tokyo city.
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  • Sugekari Park Garden -  This Edo period daimyo garden was once the residence of the Oka clan then later in the Meiji period, a Japanese style teahouse was built adjacent to the garden with ponds, lanterns and waterfalls. The Wakan teahouse has a garden view and can be reserved for private events. It even has a suikinkutusu or a Japanese water harp.  Today Sugekari garden is a city park within Meguro ward of Tokyo city.
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  • Sugekari Park Garden -  This Edo period daimyo garden was once the residence of the Oka clan then later in the Meiji period, a Japanese style teahouse was built adjacent to the garden with ponds, lanterns and waterfalls. The Wakan teahouse has a garden view and can be reserved for private events. It even has a suikinkutusu or a Japanese water harp.  Today Sugekari garden is a city park within Meguro ward of Tokyo city.
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  • Hakuunkan is the former Yawata East School that was built by Yawata merchants in the Meiji era to enhance the education of local children.  Most of the cost was covered by citizen donations. Currently, it is used as a tourist information center and a citizen's gallery.  The townhouses that make up the townscape of Omi Hachiman are basically wooden buildings with gabled pier tiles. The front view consists of a lattice, a grid, and a cage window.  In addition, a large pine tree is placed in the garden facing the road to take in the greenery and give the landscape a sense of peace and well-being.
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  • Hakuunkan is the former Yawata East School that was built by Yawata merchants in the Meiji era to enhance the education of local children.  Most of the cost was covered by citizen donations. Currently, it is used as a tourist information center and a citizen's gallery.  The townhouses that make up the townscape of Omi Hachiman are basically wooden buildings with gabled pier tiles. The front view consists of a lattice, a grid, and a cage window.  In addition, a large pine tree is placed in the garden facing the road to take in the greenery and give the landscape a sense of peace and well-being.
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  • Western Style Meiji Period Home at The Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is an open air museum in Koganei Park that exhibits a range of retro historic buildings from Tokyo.  The buildings were relocated or reconstructed here to preserve architectural history.  Since the Edo period, Tokyo lost many special buildings because of fires, floods, earthquakes and war.  The buildings exhibited are: an elegant former residence, a farmhouse, a public bathhouse, Meiji period homes, western style homes of the era, an old fire watchtower and a police box.
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  • Koki-an Garden in Odawara was designed by an art lover and politician Aritomo Yamagata.  Apart from this lovely strolling garden, Yamagata's reputation is somewhat murky.  Nevertheless, it was built for his 70s year as a retreat for himself, thus its name Koki-an which means 70 years hill, reflecting his age, status and the topography.  A stream runs through the lower parts of the garden, flanked by a wooden walkway,, thus many people compare it to Murin-an in Kyoto.  For many years the garden was not open to the public, though now it has limited visiting on Sundays only.
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  • Koki-an Garden in Odawara was designed by an art lover and politician Aritomo Yamagata.  Apart from this lovely strolling garden, Yamagata's reputation is somewhat murky.  Nevertheless, it was built for his 70s year as a retreat for himself, thus its name Koki-an which means 70 years hill, reflecting his age, status and the topography.  A stream runs through the lower parts of the garden, flanked by a wooden walkway,, thus many people compare it to Murin-an in Kyoto.  For many years the garden was not open to the public, though now it has limited visiting on Sundays only.
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  • Koki-an Garden in Odawara was designed by an art lover and politician Aritomo Yamagata.  Apart from this lovely strolling garden, Yamagata's reputation is somewhat murky.  Nevertheless, it was built for his 70s year as a retreat for himself, thus its name Koki-an which means 70 years hill, reflecting his age, status and the topography.  A stream runs through the lower parts of the garden, flanked by a wooden walkway,, thus many people compare it to Murin-an in Kyoto.  For many years the garden was not open to the public, though now it has limited visiting on Sundays only.
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