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  • The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) administers the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park (HOST Park). NELHA was founded in 1974. At 870 acres, HOST Park is perhaps the largest single green economic development project in the world solely devoted to growing a green economy. The original mission was for research into the uses of Deep Ocean Water in Ocean thermal energy conversion renewable energy production and in aquaculture. It later added research into sustainable uses of natural energy sources such as solar energy. Its administration offices are located in the HOST Park Keahole Point in the North Kona District..
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  • Gathering natural spring water at the source of Mt Tsukuba.  Rather the waste endless plastic bottles for mineral water or drinking water, it is becoming increasingly popular to re-use water bottles by refilling them at the source.
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  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
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  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
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  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-3-amber.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-7.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-3.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-4.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-2.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-1.jpg
  • 78.5 Engakuji 円覚寺 is the main temple of the Engakuji sect of the Rinzai Buddhist sect. Engakuji is one of the leading Zen temples in eastern Japan and ranks second among Kamakura's five great Zen temples. Its unique garden was restored in 1969 according to an old drawing. Zen Buddhism regarded gardens as microcosms of the natural landscape and this is a fine example.
    78.5.TENTATIVE-KAMAKURA-ENGAKUJI-02.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was a master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake. As a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima, the landscape architect. The garden can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A design concept used to create this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in the adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones. Instead of incorporating the forest woods as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-5.jpg
  • Kakita River Park Springs is a nationally designated natural monument now preserved as a park on the upper reaches of the Kakita River repurposed as a place of relaxation for locals and also to protect and preserve nature.  From the 1st and 2nd observatories in the park, visitors can see the where the water springs up all year round.  Most of the water here is from snow melt from nearby Mt Fuji.  In fact 1 million tons of water per day flow through here.   For a time, water flows though an underground river, untill it reaches Kakita River and emerges and springs forth natural spring water.
    kakita-4.jpg
  • Kakita River Park Springs is a nationally designated natural monument now preserved as a park on the upper reaches of the Kakita River repurposed as a place of relaxation for locals and also to protect and preserve nature.  From the 1st and 2nd observatories in the park, visitors can see the where the water springs up all year round.  Most of the water here is from snow melt from nearby Mt Fuji.  In fact 1 million tons of water per day flow through here.   For a time, water flows though an underground river, untill it reaches Kakita River and emerges and springs forth natural spring water.
    kakita-3.jpg
  • Kakita River Park Springs is a nationally designated natural monument now preserved as a park on the upper reaches of the Kakita River repurposed as a place of relaxation for locals and also to protect and preserve nature.  From the 1st and 2nd observatories in the park, visitors can see the where the water springs up all year round.  Most of the water here is from snow melt from nearby Mt Fuji.  In fact 1 million tons of water per day flow through here.   For a time, water flows though an underground river, untill it reaches Kakita River and emerges and springs forth natural spring water.
    kakita-2.jpg
  • Kakita River Park Springs is a nationally designated natural monument now preserved as a park on the upper reaches of the Kakita River repurposed as a place of relaxation for locals and also to protect and preserve nature.  From the 1st and 2nd observatories in the park, visitors can see the where the water springs up all year round.  Most of the water here is from snow melt from nearby Mt Fuji.  In fact 1 million tons of water per day flow through here.   For a time, water flows though an underground river, untill it reaches Kakita River and emerges and springs forth natural spring water.
    kakita-5.jpg
  • Kakita River Park Springs is a nationally designated natural monument now preserved as a park on the upper reaches of the Kakita River repurposed as a place of relaxation for locals and also to protect and preserve nature.  From the 1st and 2nd observatories in the park, visitors can see the where the water springs up all year round.  Most of the water here is from snow melt from nearby Mt Fuji.  In fact 1 million tons of water per day flow through here.   For a time, water flows though an underground river, untill it reaches Kakita River and emerges and springs forth natural spring water.
    kakita-1.jpg
  • Jisso-in Tsukabaim kakei, water basin, tsukubai, japanese basin, chozubachi, chozuya, temizuya, tsukubai, Japanese Water Basin, Tranquility;  Simplicity; serene, serenity, exterior space, nature, pattern, scenic, visual effect, no people, scenery, tranquil, tranquility, calm, historic sites, natural light, natural beauty, spirituality, simplicity, natural, landscapes, inspiration, inspiring, calming, calms, contemplative, meditative, mellow, peaceful, pleasant, beautiful, calmness,  idyllic, ideal, peacefulness, serenity, serene, nobody,
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  • The Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden was opened in 1992 and is maintained under the auspices of the Thai Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The facility's purpose is to conduct and promote botanical research, biodiversity and to conserve Thailand's natural plant resources.  With its wide collection of plant species, 12 exhibition greenhouses, garden and nature trails, educational and research activities, the facility offers many learning opportunities - not just a tourist attraction.  Originally the botanical park named the Mae Sa Botanic Garden.
    queen-sirikit-botanical-garden-10.jpg
  • Kannon-in Garden was built in the mid 17th century and artfully incorporates the forest behind the pond as its natural background.  This style is called Shakkei "borrowed scenery”.  Kannon-in Garden was designated as a national scenic spot by the Japanese government.
    kannon-in-4.jpg
  • Kannon-in Garden was built in the mid 17th century and artfully incorporates the forest behind the pond as its natural background.  This style is called Shakkei "borrowed scenery”.  Kannon-in Garden was designated as a national scenic spot by the Japanese government.
    kannon-in-5.jpg
  • Kannon-in Garden was built in the mid 17th century and artfully incorporates the forest behind the pond as its natural background.  This style is called Shakkei "borrowed scenery”.  Kannon-in Garden was designated as a national scenic spot by the Japanese government.
    kannon-in-1.jpg
  • Kannon-in Garden was built in the mid 17th century and artfully incorporates the forest behind the pond as its natural background.  This style is called Shakkei "borrowed scenery”.  Kannon-in Garden was designated as a national scenic spot by the Japanese government.
    kannon-in-2.jpg
  • 78.5 Engakuji 円覚寺 is the main temple of the Engakuji sect of the Rinzai Buddhist sect. Engakuji is one of the leading Zen temples in eastern Japan and ranks second among Kamakura's five great Zen temples. Its unique garden was restored in 1969 according to an old drawing. Zen Buddhism regarded gardens as microcosms of the natural landscape and this is a fine example.
    78.5.TENTATIVE-KAMAKURA-ENGAKUJI-01.jpg
  • Kannon-in Garden was built in the mid 17th century and artfully incorporates the forest behind the pond as its natural background.  This style is called Shakkei "borrowed scenery”.  Kannon-in Garden was designated as a national scenic spot by the Japanese government.
    kannon-in-3.jpg
  • Nara Park or Nara Koen is a large park and the location of numerous Nara attractions, including Todaiji, Nara National Museum, Kofukuji and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. The park is home to hundreds of wild deer.  Nara's deer have become a kind of symbol of the city and have even been designated a natural treasure. Traditionally, deer have always been considered messengers of the gods in the in Shinto religion.  Nara's deer are fairly tame, though they can be aggressive when hungry. Deer crackers or shika sembei are for sale around the park, and some deer have learned to bow to visitors.
    nara-park-3.jpg
  • The Singapore Japanese Garden is based on Japanese gardens from the Muromachi period (1392 – 1568) to the Momoyama period (1568 – 1615).  The garden  includes  a karesansui dry garden which exudes a sense of peace and tranquility with its minimalist and abstract design.  The garden is made up of arched bridges, stone lantern and ponds faithfully recreating traditional Japanese gardening style. The Singapore Japanese Garden is within the Chinese Garden complex, also known as Jurong Gardens, was made  in 1975 and designed by Prof. Yuen-chen Yu, an architect from Taiwan,. The garden’s concept is based on the integration of architectural features within the natural environment. The garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial styles of landscaping.  In Chinese gardens, bridges play a critical role and the most important structures may denote a specific character.
    singapore-japanese-garden-2.jpg
  • The Singapore Japanese Garden is based on Japanese gardens from the Muromachi period (1392 – 1568) to the Momoyama period (1568 – 1615).  The garden  includes  a karesansui dry garden which exudes a sense of peace and tranquility with its minimalist and abstract design.  The garden is made up of arched bridges, stone lantern and ponds faithfully recreating traditional Japanese gardening style. The Singapore Japanese Garden is within the Chinese Garden complex, also known as Jurong Gardens, was made  in 1975 and designed by Prof. Yuen-chen Yu, an architect from Taiwan,. The garden’s concept is based on the integration of architectural features within the natural environment. The garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial styles of landscaping.  In Chinese gardens, bridges play a critical role and the most important structures may denote a specific character.
    singapore-japanese-garden-3.jpg
  • The Singapore Japanese Garden is based on Japanese gardens from the Muromachi period (1392 – 1568) to the Momoyama period (1568 – 1615).  The garden  includes  a karesansui dry garden which exudes a sense of peace and tranquility with its minimalist and abstract design.  The garden is made up of arched bridges, stone lantern and ponds faithfully recreating traditional Japanese gardening style. The Singapore Japanese Garden is within the Chinese Garden complex, also known as Jurong Gardens, was made  in 1975 and designed by Prof. Yuen-chen Yu, an architect from Taiwan,. The garden’s concept is based on the integration of architectural features within the natural environment. The garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial styles of landscaping.  In Chinese gardens, bridges play a critical role and the most important structures may denote a specific character.
    singapore-japanese-garden-4.jpg
  • The Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden was opened in 1992 and is maintained under the auspices of the Thai Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The facility's purpose is to conduct and promote botanical research, biodiversity and to conserve Thailand's natural plant resources.  With its wide collection of plant species, 12 exhibition greenhouses, garden and nature trails, educational and research activities, the facility offers many learning opportunities - not just a tourist attraction.  Originally the botanical park named the Mae Sa Botanic Garden.
    queen-sirikit-botanical-garden-7.jpg
  • The Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden was opened in 1992 and is maintained under the auspices of the Thai Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The facility's purpose is to conduct and promote botanical research, biodiversity and to conserve Thailand's natural plant resources.  With its wide collection of plant species, 12 exhibition greenhouses, garden and nature trails, educational and research activities, the facility offers many learning opportunities - not just a tourist attraction.  Originally the botanical park named the Mae Sa Botanic Garden.
    queen-sirikit-botanical-garden-3.jpg
  • Chiran Bukeyashiki Samurai Residence and Gardens - visitors can step into each of the seven gardens of which six are "Karesansui" rock garden, and one a "Chisen Kaiyu Shiki" strolling pond garden. Each garden features a miniaturized version of natural landscape, by wisely incorporating actual hillsides in the backdrop as part of the garden elements.  There are also landscaped alleys connecting the samurai residences and gardens called the  "Honbaba promenade"
    chiran-bukeyashiki-gardens09.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori.  The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty.  To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond.  Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-3.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori.  The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty.  To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond.  Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-2.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori.  The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty.  To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond.  Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-1.jpg
  • Engakuji is the main temple of the Engakuji section of the Rinzai Buddhist sect. The garden was restored in 1969 according to an old drawing. Zen Buddhism regarded gardens as microcosms of the natural landscape and this is a fine example.
    engakuji-garden-3.jpg
  • Hokokuji Bamboo Garden; sometimes called "The Bamboo Temple" because of this grove; elsewhere at Hokokuji the zen garden, trees and plants are blended with the hills and natural background of the landscape.
    hokokuji-2.jpg
  • Hokokuji Temple in Kamakaura is one of the few zen temples with a traditional garden in Kamakura, where the rocks, bamboo groves, zen garden, trees and plants are blended with the hills and natural background of the landscape. 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. Tsukubai are usually of stone, and are often provided with a small scoop, laid across the top, ready for use.
    tsukubai-30.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori.  The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty.  To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond.  Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-5.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori.  The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty.  To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond.  Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-4.jpg
  • Engakuji garden was restored in 1969 according to an old drawing. Originally, Zen Buddhism regarded gardens as microcosms of the natural landscape and gardening to be a form of meditation.  Engakuji this is a fine example of borrowed scenery style of Japanese gardens.
    engakuji-garden-2.jpg
  • Hokokuji Temple in Kamakaura is one of the few zen temples with a traditional garden in Kamakura, where the rocks, bamboo groves, zen garden, trees and plants are blended with the hills and natural background of the landscape.
    hokokuji-7.jpg
  • Stepping Stones across a Rock Pond Garden in Hakone - A water source in a Japanese garden should appear to be part of the natural surroundings; this is why one will not find fountains in traditional gardens. Man-made streams are built with curves and irregularities to create a serene and natural appearance
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  • Jodoji Temple Garden is a tsukiyama garden that uses the natural hillside and its waterfall as background scenery with the focal point a small pond at its foot. <br />
There is a tea room called Ruizudari which is mostly original though it was renovated and revived in 1999.
    jodoji-garden-onomichi-9.jpg
  • Hokukuji Temple Tea House - Traditional Japanese architecture is designed around specific purposes. The chashitsu literally tea room is one special type of architecture, usually very small and made of natural materials: wood, plaster, reed tatami floords, and shoji paper windows. The special architectural style that developed for chashitsu is called sukiya style or specifically sukiya zukuri. It has come to indicate a style of designing public facilities and private homes based on tea house aesthetics. Features of chashitsu typically include a tokonoma alcove; subdued colors, and the size is ideally 4.5 tatami mats.
    hokokuji-8.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori. The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty. To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond. Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-12.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori. The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty. To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond. Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-6.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden Wisteria - Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-13.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden Wisteria - Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-4.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori. The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty. To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond. Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-13.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori. The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty. To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond. Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-14.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori. The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty. To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond. Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-9.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori. The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty. To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond. Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-10.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori. The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty. To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond. Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-11.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori. The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty. To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond. Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-7.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-4.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-2.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-1.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-18.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-17.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-16.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-14.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-15.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-11.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden Wisteria - Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-8.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-6.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-5.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-2.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden Wisteria - Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-3.jpg
  • The garden of Shoren-in temple is believed to have been designed by Soami during the Muromachi era. The garden on the east side of Sokaden, known as the Garden of Kirishima, was designed by Enshu Kobori. The garden effectively utilises its surrounding natural beauty. To the south of the pond there is a waterfall, Sensin-no-taki, which flows from Mt. Awata. Located at the centre of the pond is a big stone; its shape gives the appearance of the back of a dragon bathing in the pond. Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
    shoren-in-8.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-6.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-7.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-3.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-5.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-10.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-9.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden Wisteria - Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-1.jpg
  • Ichijo Ekan was a noble during the Edo Period, the son of Enperoro Goyozei but was adopted by the Ichijo clan.  He served as Advisor and Regent to the Emperor, brother Enperor Gomizuno.  In later years he became a Buddhist monk and took the name Chitoku Ekan.  He was an affcionado of the arts, especially tea ceremony, flower arrangement, architecture and calligraphy.  Naturally, these interests led him to construct a retreat which was originally built in Kyoto and later brought to Kamakura.. Ichijo Ekan Sanso is an exquisite example of Japanese court architecture often compared to Katsura Rikyu.  The use of natural materials in the villa and garden highlights the nature loving tastes of the time.
    kamakura-7.jpg
  • Ichijo Ekan was a noble during the Edo Period, the son of Enperoro Goyozei but was adopted by the Ichijo clan.  He served as Advisor and Regent to the Emperor, brother Enperor Gomizuno.  In later years he became a Buddhist monk and took the name Chitoku Ekan.  He was an affcionado of the arts, especially tea ceremony, flower arrangement, architecture and calligraphy.  Naturally, these interests led him to construct a retreat which was originally built in Kyoto and later brought to Kamakura.. Ichijo Ekan Sanso is an exquisite example of Japanese court architecture often compared to Katsura Rikyu.  The use of natural materials in the villa and garden highlights the nature loving tastes of the time.
    kamakura-4.jpg
  • Ichijo Ekan was a noble during the Edo Period, the son of Enperoro Goyozei but was adopted by the Ichijo clan.  He served as Advisor and Regent to the Emperor, brother Enperor Gomizuno.  In later years he became a Buddhist monk and took the name Chitoku Ekan.  He was an affcionado of the arts, especially tea ceremony, flower arrangement, architecture and calligraphy.  Naturally, these interests led him to construct a retreat which was originally built in Kyoto and later brought to Kamakura.. Ichijo Ekan Sanso is an exquisite example of Japanese court architecture often compared to Katsura Rikyu.  The use of natural materials in the villa and garden highlights the nature loving tastes of the time.
    kamakura-3.jpg
  • Rakujuen Garden Wisteria - Rakujuen Garden was built around Kohama Pond where the natural spring brings in water from Mt. Fuji. Built by the Imperial Family Komatsu-no-miya in 1890 on the Mishima Lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. Rakujuen has been designated as a place of scenic beauty and a national natural treasure by the Japanese government.  Its centerpiece is the Rakujukan teahouse built in the Takayukashiki Sukiyazukuri style.
    rakujuen-garden-12.jpg
  • Ichijo Ekan was a noble during the Edo Period, the son of Enperoro Goyozei but was adopted by the Ichijo clan.  He served as Advisor and Regent to the Emperor, brother Enperor Gomizuno.  In later years he became a Buddhist monk and took the name Chitoku Ekan.  He was an affcionado of the arts, especially tea ceremony, flower arrangement, architecture and calligraphy.  Naturally, these interests led him to construct a retreat which was originally built in Kyoto and later brought to Kamakura.. Ichijo Ekan Sanso is an exquisite example of Japanese court architecture often compared to Katsura Rikyu.  The use of natural materials in the villa and garden highlights the nature loving tastes of the time.
    kamakura-5.jpg
  • Ichijo Ekan was a noble during the Edo Period, the son of Enperoro Goyozei but was adopted by the Ichijo clan.  He served as Advisor and Regent to the Emperor, brother Enperor Gomizuno.  In later years he became a Buddhist monk and took the name Chitoku Ekan.  He was an affcionado of the arts, especially tea ceremony, flower arrangement, architecture and calligraphy.  Naturally, these interests led him to construct a retreat which was originally built in Kyoto and later brought to Kamakura.. Ichijo Ekan Sanso is an exquisite example of Japanese court architecture often compared to Katsura Rikyu.  The use of natural materials in the villa and garden highlights the nature loving tastes of the time.
    kamakura-6.jpg
  • Ichijo Ekan was a noble during the Edo Period, the son of Enperoro Goyozei but was adopted by the Ichijo clan.  He served as Advisor and Regent to the Emperor, brother Enperor Gomizuno.  In later years he became a Buddhist monk and took the name Chitoku Ekan.  He was an affcionado of the arts, especially tea ceremony, flower arrangement, architecture and calligraphy.  Naturally, these interests led him to construct a retreat which was originally built in Kyoto and later brought to Kamakura.. Ichijo Ekan Sanso is an exquisite example of Japanese court architecture often compared to Katsura Rikyu.  The use of natural materials in the villa and garden highlights the nature loving tastes of the time.
    kamakura-1.jpg
  • Ichijo Ekan was a noble during the Edo Period, the son of Enperoro Goyozei but was adopted by the Ichijo clan.  He served as Advisor and Regent to the Emperor, brother Enperor Gomizuno.  In later years he became a Buddhist monk and took the name Chitoku Ekan.  He was an affcionado of the arts, especially tea ceremony, flower arrangement, architecture and calligraphy.  Naturally, these interests led him to construct a retreat which was originally built in Kyoto and later brought to Kamakura.. Ichijo Ekan Sanso is an exquisite example of Japanese court architecture often compared to Katsura Rikyu.  The use of natural materials in the villa and garden highlights the nature loving tastes of the time.
    kamakura-2.jpg
  • Ichijo Ekan was a noble during the Edo Period, the son of Enperoro Goyozei but was adopted by the Ichijo clan.  He served as Advisor and Regent to the Emperor, brother Enperor Gomizuno.  In later years he became a Buddhist monk and took the name Chitoku Ekan.  He was an affcionado of the arts, especially tea ceremony, flower arrangement, architecture and calligraphy.  Naturally, these interests led him to construct a retreat which was originally built in Kyoto and later brought to Kamakura.. Ichijo Ekan Sanso is an exquisite example of Japanese court architecture often compared to Katsura Rikyu.  The use of natural materials in the villa and garden highlights the nature loving tastes of the time.
    ichijo-ekan-sanso-13.jpg
  • Palinpinon Geothermal Energy - Valencia is the site of a geothermal power station that generates electricity that supplies the needs of Negros. Valencia city government receives royalties from the power station. and passes on the savings to locals with a 50% reduction in their electrical power bills. The geothermal power comes from the area’s natural volcanic steam which was funded the Development Bank of the Philippines.
    red-rock-dumaguete-2.jpg
  • Pulangbato in the Ocoy Valley near the town of Valencia is aptly named because of the water's seemingly red river water caused by natural red rocks found in the area. ‘Pula" is the native word for red and “ bato" means rocks. Or red rock. The water appears to be red but  turns clear once taken out from the river and therefore a reflection of the rock formations that make up the landscape
    red-river-dumaguete.jpg
  • Red Rock Hot Spring at Pulangtubig, Valencia, Negros Oriental is a great way to relax in the cool upland temperatures of Valencia. The natural source of spring water averaging from 38 degrees Celsius. Soakers who come here regularly claim that they have been relieved of the signs and symptoms of such health problems as Asthma, Arthritis, Allergic Rhinitis, Fatigue, Insomnia, Malaise, Sinusitis and among others.  Bathers can be assured of water's cleanliness and sanitation while bathing. as it is constantly circulating and refreshed and is drained every night.
    red-rock-hot-springs-2.jpg
  • Pulangbato in the Ocoy Valley near the town of Valencia is aptly named because of the water's seemingly red river water caused by natural red rocks found in the area. ‘Pula" is the native word for red and “ bato" means rocks. Or red rock. The water appears to be red but  turns clear once taken out from the river and therefore a reflection of the rock formations that make up the landscape
    red-rock-dumaguete-7.jpg
  • Pulangbato in the Ocoy Valley near the town of Valencia is aptly named because of the water's seemingly red river water caused by natural red rocks found in the area. ‘Pula" is the native word for red and “ bato" means rocks. Or red rock. The water appears to be red but  turns clear once taken out from the river and therefore a reflection of the rock formations that make up the landscape
    red-rock-dumaguete-5.jpg
  • Palinpinon Geothermal Energy - Valencia is the site of a geothermal power station that generates electricity that supplies the needs of Negros. Valencia city government receives royalties from the power station. and passes on the savings to locals with a 50% reduction in their electrical power bills. The geothermal power comes from the area’s natural volcanic steam which was funded the Development Bank of the Philippines.
    red-rock-dumaguete-4.jpg
  • Palinpinon Geothermal Energy - Valencia is the site of a geothermal power station that generates electricity that supplies the needs of Negros. Valencia city government receives royalties from the power station. and passes on the savings to locals with a 50% reduction in their electrical power bills. The geothermal power comes from the area’s natural volcanic steam which was funded the Development Bank of the Philippines.
    red-rock-dumaguete-3.jpg
  • Palinpinon Geothermal Energy - Valencia is the site of a geothermal power station that generates electricity that supplies the needs of Negros. Valencia city government receives royalties from the power station. and passes on the savings to locals with a 50% reduction in their electrical power bills. The geothermal power comes from the area’s natural volcanic steam which was funded the Development Bank of the Philippines.
    red-rock-dumaguete-1.jpg
  • Lake Balinsasayao and its twin Lake Danao lie on the southern tip of Negros, Philippines.  Lake Balinsasayao is a protected Natural Park and is an protected ecosystem with enormous biodiversity.  The lakes were formed by craters one thousand feet above sea level and separated by a narrow mountain ridge. Twin Lakes is habitat for many birds, particularly hornbills.
    twin-lakes-6.jpg
  • Red Rock Hot Spring at Pulangtubig, Valencia, Negros Oriental is a great way to relax in the cool upland temperatures of Valencia. The natural source of spring water averaging from 38 degrees Celsius. Soakers who come here regularly claim that they have been relieved of the signs and symptoms of such health problems as Asthma, Arthritis, Allergic Rhinitis, Fatigue, Insomnia, Malaise, Sinusitis and among others.  Bathers are ou  assured of water's cleanliness and sanitation while bathing. as it is constantly circulating and refreshed and is drained every night.  .
    red-rock-springs-3.jpg
  • Lake Balinsasayao and its twin Lake Danao lie on the southern tip of Negros, Philippines.  Lake Balinsasayao is a protected Natural Park and is an protected ecosystem with enormous biodiversity.  The lakes were formed by craters one thousand feet above sea level and separated by a narrow mountain ridge. Twin Lakes is habitat for many birds, particularly hornbills.
    twin-lakes-5.jpg
  • Lake Balinsasayao and its twin Lake Danao lie on the southern tip of Negros, Philippines.  Lake Balinsasayao is a protected Natural Park and is an protected ecosystem with enormous biodiversity.  The lakes were formed by craters one thousand feet above sea level and separated by a narrow mountain ridge. Twin Lakes is habitat for many birds, particularly hornbills.
    twin-lakes-2.jpg
  • On the western shore of Kujo Pond stands the Shusuitei tea house built by the Kujo family.  Traditional Japanese architecture is designed around specific purposes. The chashitsu literally tea room is one special type of architecture, usually very small and made of natural materials:  wood, plaster, reed tatami floors, and shoji paper windows.  The special architectural style that developed for chashitsu is called sukiya style or specifically sukiya zukuri.  It has come to indicate a style of designing public facilities and private homes based on tea house aesthetics.  Features of chashitsu typically include a tokonoma alcove; subdued colors, and the size is ideally 4.5 tatami mats.
    shusuitei-teahouse-3.jpg
  • Hokokuji Temple in Kamakaura is one of the few zen temples with a traditional garden in Kamakura, where the rocks, bamboo groves, zen garden, trees and plants are blended with the hills and natural background of the landscape.
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