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  • Chichijima on the Ogasawara Island chain has many nature trails for vieiwng rate plant species and bird watching.  Several of them are reserved sanctuaries to conserve the habitat of endangered or endemic species to the island.  Most of these nature trails require a licensed guide when going into a forest trail of buffer zones. One of the few trails that allow the solo adventurer is along the Yatsusegawa River Trail where visitors can breathe in nature in its abundance with hardly any other souls nearby, despite is being next door to one of the very best beaches in Japan.
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  • The National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno Park exhibits natural history and the history of science and technology. It is also a research institute:  collecting & preserving 4 million specimens.  It is a must see stop in Tokyo Ueno Park, especially for school children.  Subjects covered at the museum include  the history of science and technology, Earth and its biosphere, as well as human history. The museum is actively engaged in  educational activities, so as to enhance the public's interest in nature and science.
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  • The National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno Park exhibits natural history and the history of science and technology. It is also a research institute:  collecting & preserving 4 million specimens.  It is a must see stop in Tokyo Ueno Park, especially for school children.  Subjects covered at the museum include  the history of science and technology, Earth and its biosphere, as well as human history. The museum is actively engaged in  educational activities, so as to enhance the public's interest in nature and science.
    national-museum-nature-science-02.jpg
  • 73.3 Yatsusegawa River Trail 八ツ瀬川 Chichijima, part of the Ogasawara Island chain, has many nature trails for spotting rare plant species and bird watching.  Several of them are reserved sanctuaries for the conservation of the habitat of endangered  species.  Most of these nature trails require a licensed guide when going into a forest trail of buffer zones. One of the few trails that allow the solo adventurer is along the Yatsusegawa River Trail where visitors can breathe in nature in its abundance with hardly any other souls nearby, despite its being next door to one of the very best beaches in Japan.
    73.3.YATSUSEGAWA-TRAIL.jpg
  • Yatsusegawa River Trail -  Chichijima on the Ogasawara Island chain has many nature trails for vieiwng rate plant species and bird watching.  Several of them are reserved sanctuaries to conserve the habitat of endangered or endemic species to the island.  Most of these nature trails require a licensed guide when going into a forest trail of buffer zones. One of the few trails that allow the solo adventurer is along the Yatsusegawa River Trail where visitors can breathe in nature in its abundance with hardly any other souls nearby, despite is being next door to one of the very best beaches in Japan.
    Yatsusegawa-river-04.jpg
  • Yatsusegawa River Trail -  Chichijima on the Ogasawara Island chain has many nature trails for vieiwng rate plant species and bird watching.  Several of them are reserved sanctuaries to conserve the habitat of endangered or endemic species to the island.  Most of these nature trails require a licensed guide when going into a forest trail of buffer zones. One of the few trails that allow the solo adventurer is along the Yatsusegawa River Trail where visitors can breathe in nature in its abundance with hardly any other souls nearby, despite is being next door to one of the very best beaches in Japan.
    Yatsusegawa-river-03.jpg
  • Yatsusegawa River Trail -  Chichijima on the Ogasawara Island chain has many nature trails for vieiwng rate plant species and bird watching.  Several of them are reserved sanctuaries to conserve the habitat of endangered or endemic species to the island.  Most of these nature trails require a licensed guide when going into a forest trail of buffer zones. One of the few trails that allow the solo adventurer is along the Yatsusegawa River Trail where visitors can breathe in nature in its abundance with hardly any other souls nearby, despite is being next door to one of the very best beaches in Japan.
    Yatsusegawa-river-02.jpg
  • Yatsusegawa River Trail -  Chichijima on the Ogasawara Island chain has many nature trails for vieiwng rate plant species and bird watching.  Several of them are reserved sanctuaries to conserve the habitat of endangered or endemic species to the island.  Most of these nature trails require a licensed guide when going into a forest trail of buffer zones. One of the few trails that allow the solo adventurer is along the Yatsusegawa River Trail where visitors can breathe in nature in its abundance with hardly any other souls nearby, despite is being next door to one of the very best beaches in Japan.
    Yatsusegawa-river-01.jpg
  • Yatsusegawa River Trail -  Chichijima on the Ogasawara Island chain has many nature trails for vieiwng rate plant species and bird watching.  Several of them are reserved sanctuaries to conserve the habitat of endangered or endemic species to the island.  Most of these nature trails require a licensed guide when going into a forest trail of buffer zones. One of the few trails that allow the solo adventurer is along the Yatsusegawa River Trail where visitors can breathe in nature in its abundance with hardly any other souls nearby, despite is being next door to one of the very best beaches in Japan.
    Yatsusegawa-river-05.jpg
  • Ishitani Residence Garden - During the Edo period Chizu flourished as a post station. Among the quaint buildings in Chizu Town the residence of the Ishitani family, an upper class family.  Japanese, gardens are often designed to be viewed from a sitting position. The most celebrated garden at Ishitani Residence is the Chisen Garden, with plants artfully arranged around a pond, the Karesansui Garden, a dry landscape garden that uses no water to represent mountains and streams, and the Shibafu Garden showing the charm of green lawns. The space from indoors to the veranda and the gardens are connected in a gentle way.  In this way Japanese can appreciate living alongside nature by viewing from within the home.
    ishitani-garden-6.jpg
  • Ishitani Residence Garden - Japanese, gardens are often designed to be viewed from a sitting position. The most celebrated garden at Ishitani Residence is the Chisen Garden, with plants artfully arranged around a pond, the Karesansui Garden, a dry landscape garden that uses no water to represent mountains and streams, and the Shibafu Garden showing the charm of green lawns. The veranda and the gardens are connected and in this way viewers can appreciate living alongside nature by viewing from within the home.
    ishitani-garden-2.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-10.jpg
  • Ishitani Residence Garden - During the Edo period Chizu flourished as a post station. Among the quaint buildings in Chizu Town the residence of the Ishitani family, an upper class family.  Japanese, gardens are often designed to be viewed from a sitting position. The most celebrated garden at Ishitani Residence is the Chisen Garden, with plants artfully arranged around a pond, the Karesansui Garden, a dry landscape garden that uses no water to represent mountains and streams, and the Shibafu Garden showing the charm of green lawns. The space from indoors to the veranda and the gardens are connected in a gentle way.  In this way Japanese can appreciate living alongside nature by viewing from within the home.
    ishitani-garden-8.jpg
  • Ishitani Residence Garden - During the Edo period Chizu flourished as a post station. Among the quaint buildings in Chizu Town the residence of the Ishitani family, an upper class family.  Japanese, gardens are often designed to be viewed from a sitting position. The most celebrated garden at Ishitani Residence is the Chisen Garden, with plants artfully arranged around a pond, the Karesansui Garden, a dry landscape garden that uses no water to represent mountains and streams, and the Shibafu Garden showing the charm of green lawns. The space from indoors to the veranda and the gardens are connected in a gentle way.  In this way Japanese can appreciate living alongside nature by viewing from within the home.
    ishitani-garden-5.jpg
  • Ishitani Residence Garden - During the Edo period Chizu flourished as a post station. Among the quaint buildings in Chizu Town the residence of the Ishitani family, an upper class family.  Japanese, gardens are often designed to be viewed from a sitting position. The most celebrated garden at Ishitani Residence is the Chisen Garden, with plants artfully arranged around a pond, the Karesansui Garden, a dry landscape garden that uses no water to represent mountains and streams, and the Shibafu Garden showing the charm of green lawns. The space from indoors to the veranda and the gardens are connected in a gentle way.  In this way Japanese can appreciate living alongside nature by viewing from within the home.
    ishitani-garden-1.jpg
  • Ishitani Residence Garden - During the Edo period Chizu flourished as a post station. Among the quaint buildings in Chizu Town the residence of the Ishitani family, an upper class family.  Japanese, gardens are often designed to be viewed from a sitting position. The most celebrated garden at Ishitani Residence is the Chisen Garden, with plants artfully arranged around a pond, the Karesansui Garden, a dry landscape garden that uses no water to represent mountains and streams, and the Shibafu Garden showing the charm of green lawns. The space from indoors to the veranda and the gardens are connected in a gentle way.  In this way Japanese can appreciate living alongside nature by viewing from within the home.
    ishitani-garden-3.jpg
  • Ishitani Residence Garden - During the Edo period Chizu flourished as a post station. Among the quaint buildings in Chizu Town the residence of the Ishitani family, an upper class family.  Japanese, gardens are often designed to be viewed from a sitting position. The most celebrated garden at Ishitani Residence is the Chisen Garden, with plants artfully arranged around a pond, the Karesansui Garden, a dry landscape garden that uses no water to represent mountains and streams, and the Shibafu Garden showing the charm of green lawns. The space from indoors to the veranda and the gardens are connected in a gentle way.  In this way Japanese can appreciate living alongside nature by viewing from within the home.
    ishitani-garden-9.jpg
  • Ishitani Residence Garden - During the Edo period Chizu flourished as a post station. Among the quaint buildings in Chizu Town the residence of the Ishitani family, an upper class family.  Japanese, gardens are often designed to be viewed from a sitting position. The most celebrated garden at Ishitani Residence is the Chisen Garden, with plants artfully arranged around a pond, the Karesansui Garden, a dry landscape garden that uses no water to represent mountains and streams, and the Shibafu Garden showing the charm of green lawns. The space from indoors to the veranda and the gardens are connected in a gentle way.  In this way Japanese can appreciate living alongside nature by viewing from within the home.
    ishitani-garden-7.jpg
  • Ishitani Residence Garden - During the Edo period Chizu flourished as a post station. Among the quaint buildings in Chizu Town the residence of the Ishitani family, an upper class family.  Japanese, gardens are often designed to be viewed from a sitting position. The most celebrated garden at Ishitani Residence is the Chisen Garden, with plants artfully arranged around a pond, the Karesansui Garden, a dry landscape garden that uses no water to represent mountains and streams, and the Shibafu Garden showing the charm of green lawns. The space from indoors to the veranda and the gardens are connected in a gentle way.  In this way Japanese can appreciate living alongside nature by viewing from within the home.
    ishitani-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
  • 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-1.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
  • 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-3.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
  • 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-5.jpg
  • Moon Window at Meigetsuin - 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.
    meigetsuin-garden-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-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-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
  • 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-6.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-3.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
  • 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 Izu Peninsula isn a favorite getaway for Tokyo people eager to escape the concrete jungle. It’s located in Shizuoka Prefecture, a couple hours’ drive south of the city.  The atmosphere couldn’t be more different than its urban neighbor.  The region is teeming with nature that includes soaring mountains, gushing rivers, pounding waterfalls, windblown coastlines, white sand beaches and relaxing hot springs. The local history of the area add a layer of cultural exploration for visitors in addition to taking in the scenery.
    izu-1.jpg
  • The Izu Peninsula isn a favorite getaway for Tokyo people eager to escape the concrete jungle. It’s located in Shizuoka Prefecture, a couple hours’ drive south of the city.  The atmosphere couldn’t be more different than its urban neighbor.  The region is teeming with nature that includes soaring mountains, gushing rivers, pounding waterfalls, windblown coastlines, white sand beaches and relaxing hot springs. The local history of the area add a layer of cultural exploration for visitors in addition to taking in the scenery.
    izu-2.jpg
  • The Izu Peninsula isn a favorite getaway for Tokyo people eager to escape the concrete jungle. It’s located in Shizuoka Prefecture, a couple hours’ drive south of the city.  The atmosphere couldn’t be more different than its urban neighbor.  The region is teeming with nature that includes soaring mountains, gushing rivers, pounding waterfalls, windblown coastlines, white sand beaches and relaxing hot springs. The local history of the area add a layer of cultural exploration for visitors in addition to taking in the scenery.
    izu-3.jpg
  • Hoshun-in Ikebana and Shoji at Daitokuji Temple. Ikebana, meaning arranged flower is the Japanese art of flower arrangement also known as kado - the "way of flowers".  More than simply putting poseys in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of floral arrangement as a multicolored arrangement of blooms, ikebana emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and draws emphasis towards shape and form.
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  • Burmese Artist -  Kandawgyi Nature Park
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  • Valencia Forest Camp is situated along the Banica River in the remote town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, 11 kilometers from Dumaguete City. Because of the naturally cool climate and its verdant surroundings, it quickly became a favorite family weekend getaway.  All materials used to make the cottages are bamboo and nipa both inexpensive indigenous materials that can be sourced anywhere in the area.
    valencia-forest-camp-4.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
  • Forest Camp is situated along the Banica River in the remote town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, 11 kilometers from Dumaguete City. Because of the naturally cool climate and its verdant surroundings, it quickly became a favorite family weekend getaway.  All materials used to make the cottages are bamboo and nipa both inexpensive indigenous materials that can be sourced anywhere in the area.
    Forest-Camp-Valencia-2.jpg
  • Forest Camp is situated along the Banica River in the remote town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, 11 kilometers from Dumaguete City. Because of the naturally cool climate and its verdant surroundings, it quickly became a favorite family weekend getaway.  All materials used to make the cottages are bamboo and nipa both inexpensive indigenous materials that can be sourced anywhere in the area.
    Forest-Camp-Valencia-1.jpg
  • Forest Camp is situated along the Banica River in the remote town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, 11 kilometers from Dumaguete City. Because of the naturally cool climate and its verdant surroundings, it quickly became a favorite family weekend getaway.  All materials used to make the cottages are bamboo and nipa both inexpensive indigenous materials that can be sourced anywhere in the area.
    valencia-forest-camp-5.jpg
  • Valencia Forest Camp is situated along the Banica River in the remote town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, 11 kilometers from Dumaguete City. Because of the naturally cool climate and its verdant surroundings, it quickly became a favorite family weekend getaway.  All materials used to make the cottages are bamboo and nipa both inexpensive indigenous materials that can be sourced anywhere in the area.
    valencia-forest-camp-2.jpg
  • Valencia Forest Camp is situated along the Banica River in the remote town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, 11 kilometers from Dumaguete City. Because of the naturally cool climate and its verdant surroundings, it quickly became a favorite family weekend getaway.  All materials used to make the cottages are bamboo and nipa both inexpensive indigenous materials that can be sourced anywhere in the area.
    valencia-forest-camp-1.jpg
  • Forest Camp is situated along the Banica River in the remote town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, 11 kilometers from Dumaguete City. Because of the naturally cool climate and its verdant surroundings, it quickly became a favorite family weekend getaway.  All materials used to make the cottages are bamboo and nipa both inexpensive indigenous materials that can be sourced anywhere in the area.
    Forest-Camp-Valencia-5.jpg
  • Forest Camp is situated along the Banica River in the remote town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, 11 kilometers from Dumaguete City. Because of the naturally cool climate and its verdant surroundings, it quickly became a favorite family weekend getaway.  All materials used to make the cottages are bamboo and nipa both inexpensive indigenous materials that can be sourced anywhere in the area.
    Forest-Camp-Valencia-3.jpg
  • Forest Camp is situated along the Banica River in the remote town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, 11 kilometers from Dumaguete City. Because of the naturally cool climate and its verdant surroundings, it quickly became a favorite family weekend getaway.  All materials used to make the cottages are bamboo and nipa both inexpensive indigenous materials that can be sourced anywhere in the area.
    valencia-forest-camp-6.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-6.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.
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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-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
  • 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
  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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
  • Lafcadio Hearn lived in Matsue for about one year during his long life in Japan.  His former residence is open to the public and is dedicated to his work.  Hearn was born in Greece in 1850 to an Irish father and a Greek mother and lived in Greece, Ireland, Britain, France and the USA before ending up in  Japan in 1890 where he married a Japanese and was naturalized as Japanese as Koizumi Yakumo, his name in Japan.  He is best know for books that introduced Japan to the western world.   His most famous work was "Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan”.  In his home at Matsue, Hearn described the Japanese garden of the residence: “There are large rocks in it, heavily mossed and fantastic basins of stone for holding water; and stone lamps green with years... and there are green knolls like islets.”  In his well known essay “In A Japanese Garden” he writes: “These are the gardens of the past. The future will know them only as dreams, creations of a forgotten art.”
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  • 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.
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  • 26. Saihoji 西芳寺 The Moss Garden at Saihoji Temple is often called Koke-dera or Moss Temple.  More than 120 different types of moss now grow at Saihoji, some developed naturally or even accidentally thanks to its nearness to the pond. Saihoji is one of the few temples in Kyoto where visitors must request an invitation in advance before their visit. Visitors are required to participate in tracing sutras before visiting the famous gardens. In this way the monks are able to maintain the integrity of the temple and garden and prevent mass tourism from destroying the tranquility of this unique retreat.
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  • 26. Saihoji 西芳寺 The Moss Garden at Saihoji Temple is often called Koke-dera or Moss Temple.  More than 120 different types of moss now grow at Saihoji, some developed naturally or even accidentally thanks to its nearness to the pond. Saihoji is one of the few temples in Kyoto where visitors must request an invitation in advance before their visit. Visitors are required to participate in tracing sutras before visiting the famous gardens. In this way the monks are able to maintain the integrity of the temple and garden and prevent mass tourism from destroying the tranquility of this unique retreat.
    26.KYOTO-SAIHOJI-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-1.jpg
  • Lafcadio Hearn lived in Matsue for about one year during his long life in Japan.  His former residence is open to the public and is dedicated to his work.  Hearn was born in Greece in 1850 to an Irish father and a Greek mother and lived in Greece, Ireland, Britain, France and the USA before ending up in  Japan in 1890 where he married a Japanese and was naturalized as Japanese as Koizumi Yakumo, his name in Japan.  He is best know for books that introduced Japan to the western world.   His most famous work was "Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan”.  In his home at Matsue, Hearn described the Japanese garden of the residence: “There are large rocks in it, heavily mossed and fantastic basins of stone for holding water; and stone lamps green with years... and there are green knolls like islets.”  In his well known essay “In A Japanese Garden” he writes: “These are the gardens of the past. The future will know them only as dreams, creations of a forgotten art.”
    lafcadio-hearn-garden-4.jpg
  • Lafcadio Hearn lived in Matsue for about one year during his long life in Japan.  His former residence is open to the public and is dedicated to his work.  Hearn was born in Greece in 1850 to an Irish father and a Greek mother and lived in Greece, Ireland, Britain, France and the USA before ending up in  Japan in 1890 where he married a Japanese and was naturalized as Japanese as Koizumi Yakumo, his name in Japan.  He is best know for books that introduced Japan to the western world.   His most famous work was "Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan”.  In his home at Matsue, Hearn described the Japanese garden of the residence: “There are large rocks in it, heavily mossed and fantastic basins of stone for holding water; and stone lamps green with years... and there are green knolls like islets.”  In his well known essay “In A Japanese Garden” he writes: “These are the gardens of the past. The future will know them only as dreams, creations of a forgotten art.”
    lafcadio-hearn-garden-2.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.
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  • 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
  • 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"
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  • 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
  • Lafcadio Hearn lived in Matsue for about one year during his long life in Japan.  His former residence is open to the public and is dedicated to his work.  Hearn was born in Greece in 1850 to an Irish father and a Greek mother and lived in Greece, Ireland, Britain, France and the USA before ending up in  Japan in 1890 where he married a Japanese and was naturalized as Japanese as Koizumi Yakumo, his name in Japan.  He is best know for books that introduced Japan to the western world.   His most famous work was "Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan”.  In his home at Matsue, Hearn described the Japanese garden of the residence: “There are large rocks in it, heavily mossed and fantastic basins of stone for holding water; and stone lamps green with years... and there are green knolls like islets.”  In his well known essay “In A Japanese Garden” he writes: “These are the gardens of the past. The future will know them only as dreams, creations of a forgotten art.”
    lafcadio-hearn-garden-1.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
  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
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  • 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.  .
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  • 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-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
  • 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.
    gyokudo-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.
    gyokudo-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.
    gyokudo-6.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.
    gyokudo-5.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.
    gyokudo-1.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.
    gyokudo-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.
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  • 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.
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