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  • The Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka, often called "Hill Tea Country"  is the scene of numerous tea estates such as Pedro, St. Claire and Blue Fields who, altogether,  produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the world market.
    sri-lanka-tea-8.jpg
  • Green tea is now ubiquitous in Japan, but when it first arrived from China in the 700s, the drink was unknown except to Zen Buddhist monks.  A few hundred years later during the Kamakura Period green tea leaves imported from China and cultivated in Uji became popular among the nobility.  Eisai, the Zen priest who imported Zen Buddhism to Japan from China, introduced the benefits of the beverage in a book and advised in tea plant cultivation and preparation. Later tea became popular among the masses, and Uji earned a reputation for excellent tea production as one of the first places to engage in tea cultivation in Japan.
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  • Shizuoka accounts for 45% of Japan’s overall green tea production, and the prefecture is at the leading-edge of research with regards to the benefits that can be obtained from green tea.
    shizuoka-tea-fields-3.jpg
  • Shizuoka accounts for 45% of Japan’s overall green tea production, and the prefecture is at the leading-edge of research with regards to the benefits that can be obtained from green tea.
    shizuoka-tea-fields-1.jpg
  • Shizuoka accounts for 45% of Japan’s overall green tea production, and the prefecture is at the leading-edge of research with regards to the benefits that can be obtained from green tea.
    shizuoka-tea-fields-2.jpg
  • Shizuoka accounts for 45% of Japan's overall green tea production, and the prefecture is at the leading-edge of research with regards to the benefits that can be obtained from green tea.
    shizuoka-tea-fields-4.jpg
  • Obuchi Sasaba is a popular spot for viewing Shizuoka’s green tea fields, on a clear day Mt Fuji can be seen as a backdrop.  Obuchi Sasaba is a familiar sight to Japanese as it has been used countless times in TV commercials, movie backdrops, and amateur photographs galore.  Nearby there are tea plantations that offer green tea tours, tea tasting as well as the inevitable souvenir shops.  Shizuoka is the largest green tea producing area of Japan and rightfully famous for its high quality tea.  There are quite a few varieties of green tea, known mostly to tea connoisseurs such as gyokuro hand picked tea, sencha, kukicha - mostly referring to the methods of roasting.
    obuchi-sasaba-5.jpg
  • Obuchi Sasaba is a popular spot for viewing Shizuoka’s green tea fields, on a clear day Mt Fuji can be seen as a backdrop.  Obuchi Sasaba is a familiar sight to Japanese as it has been used countless times in TV commercials, movie backdrops, and amateur photographs galore.  Nearby there are tea plantations that offer green tea tours, tea tasting as well as the inevitable souvenir shops.  Shizuoka is the largest green tea producing area of Japan and rightfully famous for its high quality tea.  There are quite a few varieties of green tea, known mostly to tea connoisseurs such as gyokuro hand picked tea, sencha, kukicha - mostly referring to the methods of roasting.
    obuchi-sasaba-2.jpg
  • Obuchi Sasaba is a popular spot for viewing Shizuoka’s green tea fields, on a clear day Mt Fuji can be seen as a backdrop.  Obuchi Sasaba is a familiar sight to Japanese as it has been used countless times in TV commercials, movie backdrops, and amateur photographs galore.  Nearby there are tea plantations that offer green tea tours, tea tasting as well as the inevitable souvenir shops.  Shizuoka is the largest green tea producing area of Japan and rightfully famous for its high quality tea.  There are quite a few varieties of green tea, known mostly to tea connoisseurs such as gyokuro hand picked tea, sencha, kukicha - mostly referring to the methods of roasting.
    obuchi-sasaba-4.jpg
  • Obuchi Sasaba is a popular spot for viewing Shizuoka’s green tea fields, on a clear day Mt Fuji can be seen as a backdrop.  Obuchi Sasaba is a familiar sight to Japanese as it has been used countless times in TV commercials, movie backdrops, and amateur photographs galore.  Nearby there are tea plantations that offer green tea tours, tea tasting as well as the inevitable souvenir shops.  Shizuoka is the largest green tea producing area of Japan and rightfully famous for its high quality tea.  There are quite a few varieties of green tea, known mostly to tea connoisseurs such as gyokuro hand picked tea, sencha, kukicha - mostly referring to the methods of roasting.
    obuchi-sasaba-1.jpg
  • Obuchi Sasaba is a popular spot for viewing Shizuoka’s green tea fields, on a clear day Mt Fuji can be seen as a backdrop.  Obuchi Sasaba is a familiar sight to Japanese as it has been used countless times in TV commercials, movie backdrops, and amateur photographs galore.  Nearby there are tea plantations that offer green tea tours, tea tasting as well as the inevitable souvenir shops.  Shizuoka is the largest green tea producing area of Japan and rightfully famous for its high quality tea.  There are quite a few varieties of green tea, known mostly to tea connoisseurs such as gyokuro hand picked tea, sencha, kukicha - mostly referring to the methods of roasting.
    Obuchi-Sasaba-09.jpg
  • Obuchi Sasaba is a popular spot for viewing Shizuoka’s green tea fields, on a clear day Mt Fuji can be seen as a backdrop.  Obuchi Sasaba is a familiar sight to Japanese as it has been used countless times in TV commercials, movie backdrops, and amateur photographs galore.  Nearby there are tea plantations that offer green tea tours, tea tasting as well as the inevitable souvenir shops.  Shizuoka is the largest green tea producing area of Japan and rightfully famous for its high quality tea.  There are quite a few varieties of green tea, known mostly to tea connoisseurs such as gyokuro hand picked tea, sencha, kukicha - mostly referring to the methods of roasting.
    obuchi-sasaba-3.jpg
  • The  Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka, often called "Hill Tea Country"  is the scene of umerous tea estates such as Pedro, St. Claire and Blue Fields who, altogether,  produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the world market.
    sri-lanka-tea-2.jpg
  • Tea pickers in the Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka, otherwise known as "Hill Tea Country"  Numerous tea estates, such as Pedro, St. Claire and Blue Fields produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the world market.
    sri-lanka-tea-5.jpg
  • Tea pickers in the Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka, otherwise known as "Hill Tea Country"  Numerous tea estates, such as Pedro, St. Claire and Blue Fields produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the world market.
    tea-pickers-7.jpg
  • Tea pickers in the Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka, otherwise known as "Hill Tea Country"  Numerous tea estates, such as Pedro, St. Claire and Blue Fields produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the world market.
    sri-lanka-tea-6.jpg
  • Tea pickers in the Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka, otherwise known as "Hill Tea Country"  Numerous tea estates, such as Pedro, St. Claire and Blue Fields produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the world market.
    sri-lanka-tea-3.jpg
  • Tea pickers in the Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka, otherwise known as "Hill Tea Country"  Numerous tea estates, such as Pedro, St. Claire and Blue Fields produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the world market.
    sri-lanka-tea-4.jpg
  • The  Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka, often called "Hill Tea Country"  is the scene of numerous tea estates such as Pedro,  Blue Fields and St. Clair which is shown.  Some of these purveyors of premium Ceylon tea have tasting rooms with freshly baked cakes to go with your cuppa, and St. Clair's is one of the best.  These growers produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the world market.
    sri-lanka-tea-10.jpg
  • Giant Tea Urn decorating one of the numerous tea plantations in the Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka, often called "Hill Tea Country".  This  is the scene of numerous tea estates such as Pedro, St. Claire and Blue Fields who, altogether,  produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the world market.
    sri-lanka-tea-9.jpg
  • The  Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka, often called "Hill Tea Country"  is the scene of numerous tea estates such as Pedro, St. Claire and Blue Fields who, altogether,  produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the world market.
    sri-lanka-tea-7.jpg
  • Tea pickers in the Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka known as "Hill Tea Country".  Numerous tea estates, such as Pedro, St. Claire and Blue Fields produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the domestic and world market.
    tea-pickers-5.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-18.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-14.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-4.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-6.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-16.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-15.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-5.jpg
  • 45. Mt Fuji 富士 or Fuji-san as it is called in Japan is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters or 12,388 feet in altitude.  Mt Fuji is an active volcano that last erupted in 1707 killing hundreds of people and started fires as far away as Tokyo.  By most counts, Fuji is due for another eruption as its cycle appears to be every 300 years. Fuji straddles Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures just west of Tokyo from where it can be seen on a clear day. Mount Fuji's symmetrical cone is a well-known symbol of Japan and is frequently visible in works of art.  Although Mount Fuji has not erupted in over 300 years it's still not extinct.
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  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut -Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-3.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-129.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuokaís claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    amber-lotus-5.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-25.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-22.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-21.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-20.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-16.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields as Shizuoka’s claim to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond its white beach, so as to resemble the famed seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent the Izu coastline, part of Shizuoka Prefecture known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize the mountain scenery of Japan.
    momijiyama-17.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-14.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-11.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-10.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-09.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-02.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuokaís claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuokaís claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Kokokyo Bridge at Shukkeien Garden - Shukkeien garden was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko - a warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea master and landscape gardener.  It was designed and built for the villa of Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of Hiroshima.  Shukkeien distorts concepts of space, cramming a miniaturized version of the landscape of West Lake Hangzhou China into a space of just 40,000 square meters.  Even its name means shrunken-scenery garden. Shukkeien contains many of the elements of classic landscape gardens introduced from China by Zen priest Muso Kokushi: evocatively shaped rocks, pavilions and a large pond with small islands. Around Takuei Pond with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge winding paths lead visitors through miniature mountains, valleys, fields and groves.  Shukkeien’s Seifukan teahouse, with its thatched roof and lyre-shaped window, a different tea ceremony is held each month to celebrate the flowers of each successive season.
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  • Seifukan Teahouse at Shukkeien Garden - Shukkeien garden was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko - a warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea master and landscape gardener.  It was designed and built for the villa of Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of Hiroshima.  Shukkeien distorts concepts of space, cramming a miniaturized version of the landscape of West Lake Hangzhou China into a space of just 40,000 square meters.  Even its name means shrunken-scenery garden. Shukkeien contains many of the elements of classic landscape gardens introduced from China by Zen priest Muso Kokushi: evocatively shaped rocks, pavilions and a large pond with small islands. Around Takuei Pond with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge winding paths lead visitors through miniature mountains, valleys, fields and groves.  Shukkeien’s Seifukan teahouse, with its thatched roof and lyre-shaped window, a different tea ceremony is held each month to celebrate the flowers of each successive season.
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  • Zig Zag Bridge at Shukkeien Garden - Shukkeien garden was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko - a warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea master and landscape gardener.  It was designed and built for the villa of Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of Hiroshima.  Shukkeien distorts concepts of space, cramming a miniaturized version of the landscape of West Lake Hangzhou China into a space of just 40,000 square meters.  Even its name means shrunken-scenery garden. Shukkeien contains many of the elements of classic landscape gardens introduced from China by Zen priest Muso Kokushi: evocatively shaped rocks, pavilions and a large pond with small islands. Around Takuei Pond with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge winding paths lead visitors through miniature mountains, valleys, fields and groves.  Shukkeien’s Seifukan teahouse, with its thatched roof and lyre-shaped window, a different tea ceremony is held each month to celebrate the flowers of each successive season.
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  • Zig Zag Bridge at Shukkeien Garden - Shukkeien garden was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko - a warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea master and landscape gardener.  It was designed and built for the villa of Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of Hiroshima.  Shukkeien distorts concepts of space, cramming a miniaturized version of the landscape of West Lake Hangzhou China into a space of just 40,000 square meters.  Even its name means shrunken-scenery garden. Shukkeien contains many of the elements of classic landscape gardens introduced from China by Zen priest Muso Kokushi: evocatively shaped rocks, pavilions and a large pond with small islands. Around Takuei Pond with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge winding paths lead visitors through miniature mountains, valleys, fields and groves.  Shukkeien’s Seifukan teahouse, with its thatched roof and lyre-shaped window, a different tea ceremony is held each month to celebrate the flowers of each successive season.
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  • Zig Zag Bridge at Shukkeien Garden - Shukkeien garden was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko - a warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea master and landscape gardener.  It was designed and built for the villa of Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of Hiroshima.  Shukkeien distorts concepts of space, cramming a miniaturized version of the landscape of West Lake Hangzhou China into a space of just 40,000 square meters.  Even its name means shrunken-scenery garden. Shukkeien contains many of the elements of classic landscape gardens introduced from China by Zen priest Muso Kokushi: evocatively shaped rocks, pavilions and a large pond with small islands. Around Takuei Pond with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge winding paths lead visitors through miniature mountains, valleys, fields and groves.  Shukkeien’s Seifukan teahouse, with its thatched roof and lyre-shaped window, a different tea ceremony is held each month to celebrate the flowers of each successive season.
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  • Kokokyo Bridge at Shukkeien Garden - Shukkeien garden was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko - a warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea master and landscape gardener.  It was designed and built for the villa of Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of Hiroshima.  Shukkeien distorts concepts of space, cramming a miniaturized version of the landscape of West Lake Hangzhou China into a space of just 40,000 square meters.  Even its name means shrunken-scenery garden. Shukkeien contains many of the elements of classic landscape gardens introduced from China by Zen priest Muso Kokushi: evocatively shaped rocks, pavilions and a large pond with small islands. Around Takuei Pond with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge winding paths lead visitors through miniature mountains, valleys, fields and groves.  Shukkeien’s Seifukan teahouse, with its thatched roof and lyre-shaped window, a different tea ceremony is held each month to celebrate the flowers of each successive season.
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  • Seifukan Teahouse at Shukkeien Garden - Shukkeien garden was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko - a warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea master and landscape gardener.  It was designed and built for the villa of Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of Hiroshima.  Shukkeien distorts concepts of space, cramming a miniaturized version of the landscape of West Lake Hangzhou China into a space of just 40,000 square meters.  Even its name means shrunken-scenery garden. Shukkeien contains many of the elements of classic landscape gardens introduced from China by Zen priest Muso Kokushi: evocatively shaped rocks, pavilions and a large pond with small islands. Around Takuei Pond with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge winding paths lead visitors through miniature mountains, valleys, fields and groves.  Shukkeien’s Seifukan teahouse, with its thatched roof and lyre-shaped window, a different tea ceremony is held each month to celebrate the flowers of each successive season.
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  • Kokokyo Bridge at Shukkeien Garden - Shukkeien garden was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko - a warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea master and landscape gardener.  It was designed and built for the villa of Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of Hiroshima.  Shukkeien distorts concepts of space, cramming a miniaturized version of the landscape of West Lake Hangzhou China into a space of just 40,000 square meters.  Even its name means shrunken-scenery garden. Shukkeien contains many of the elements of classic landscape gardens introduced from China by Zen priest Muso Kokushi: evocatively shaped rocks, pavilions and a large pond with small islands. Around Takuei Pond with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge winding paths lead visitors through miniature mountains, valleys, fields and groves.  Shukkeien’s Seifukan teahouse, with its thatched roof and lyre-shaped window, a different tea ceremony is held each month to celebrate the flowers of each successive season.
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  • Seifukan Teahouse at Shukkeien Garden - Shukkeien garden was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko - a warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea master and landscape gardener.  It was designed and built for the villa of Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of Hiroshima.  Shukkeien distorts concepts of space, cramming a miniaturized version of the landscape of West Lake Hangzhou China into a space of just 40,000 square meters.  Even its name means shrunken-scenery garden. Shukkeien contains many of the elements of classic landscape gardens introduced from China by Zen priest Muso Kokushi: evocatively shaped rocks, pavilions and a large pond with small islands. Around Takuei Pond with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge winding paths lead visitors through miniature mountains, valleys, fields and groves.  Shukkeien’s Seifukan teahouse, with its thatched roof and lyre-shaped window, a different tea ceremony is held each month to celebrate the flowers of each successive season.
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  • Kokokyo Bridge at Shukkeien Garden - Shukkeien garden was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko - a warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea master and landscape gardener.  It was designed and built for the villa of Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of Hiroshima.  Shukkeien distorts concepts of space, cramming a miniaturized version of the landscape of West Lake Hangzhou China into a space of just 40,000 square meters.  Even its name means shrunken-scenery garden. Shukkeien contains many of the elements of classic landscape gardens introduced from China by Zen priest Muso Kokushi: evocatively shaped rocks, pavilions and a large pond with small islands. Around Takuei Pond with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge winding paths lead visitors through miniature mountains, valleys, fields and groves.  Shukkeien’s Seifukan teahouse, with its thatched roof and lyre-shaped window, a different tea ceremony is held each month to celebrate the flowers of each successive season.
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  • Kokokyo Bridge at Shukkeien Garden - Shukkeien garden was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko - a warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea master and landscape gardener.  It was designed and built for the villa of Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of Hiroshima.  Shukkeien distorts concepts of space, cramming a miniaturized version of the landscape of West Lake Hangzhou China into a space of just 40,000 square meters.  Even its name means shrunken-scenery garden. Shukkeien contains many of the elements of classic landscape gardens introduced from China by Zen priest Muso Kokushi: evocatively shaped rocks, pavilions and a large pond with small islands. Around Takuei Pond with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge winding paths lead visitors through miniature mountains, valleys, fields and groves.  Shukkeien’s Seifukan teahouse, with its thatched roof and lyre-shaped window, a different tea ceremony is held each month to celebrate the flowers of each successive season.
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  • Daichiji Garden - It is said that the beginning of the temple the area was formed by Gyoki.  The name of the temple is also derived from Shinji-no-Ike pond which moistened the surrounding paddy fields as irrigation water for more than 1,000 years.  The Horai Garden of Daichiji Shoin, a Zen temple. It is said that Kobori Enshu, who built Minakuchi Castle in the Edo period, created this garden as a landscape garden. The two-tiered large pruned bushes in front of the temple represents the waves of the sea, and the figure of a treasure ship floating on pure white sand. It is wonderful to symbolize the Seven Lucky Gods as if they were riding on the waves. In addition, the stonework of Mt. Horai seen from the front of the tea room leading to the temple is also impressive.
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  • Daichiji Garden - It is said that the beginning of the temple the area was formed by Gyoki.  The name of the temple is also derived from Shinji-no-Ike pond which moistened the surrounding paddy fields as irrigation water for more than 1,000 years.  The Horai Garden of Daichiji Shoin, a Zen temple. It is said that Kobori Enshu, who built Minakuchi Castle in the Edo period, created this garden as a landscape garden. The two-tiered large pruned bushes in front of the temple represents the waves of the sea, and the figure of a treasure ship floating on pure white sand. It is wonderful to symbolize the Seven Lucky Gods as if they were riding on the waves. In addition, the stonework of Mt. Horai seen from the front of the tea room leading to the temple is also impressive.
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  • Daichiji Garden - It is said that the beginning of the temple the area was formed by Gyoki.  The name of the temple is also derived from Shinji-no-Ike pond which moistened the surrounding paddy fields as irrigation water for more than 1,000 years.  The Horai Garden of Daichiji Shoin, a Zen temple. It is said that Kobori Enshu, who built Minakuchi Castle in the Edo period, created this garden as a landscape garden. The two-tiered large pruned bushes in front of the temple represents the waves of the sea, and the figure of a treasure ship floating on pure white sand. It is wonderful to symbolize the Seven Lucky Gods as if they were riding on the waves. In addition, the stonework of Mt. Horai seen from the front of the tea room leading to the temple is also impressive.
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  • Daichiji Garden - It is said that the beginning of the temple the area was formed by Gyoki.  The name of the temple is also derived from Shinji-no-Ike pond which moistened the surrounding paddy fields as irrigation water for more than 1,000 years.  The Horai Garden of Daichiji Shoin, a Zen temple. It is said that Kobori Enshu, who built Minakuchi Castle in the Edo period, created this garden as a landscape garden. The two-tiered large pruned bushes in front of the temple represents the waves of the sea, and the figure of a treasure ship floating on pure white sand. It is wonderful to symbolize the Seven Lucky Gods as if they were riding on the waves. In addition, the stonework of Mt. Horai seen from the front of the tea room leading to the temple is also impressive.
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  • Daichiji Garden - It is said that the beginning of the temple the area was formed by Gyoki.  The name of the temple is also derived from Shinji-no-Ike pond which moistened the surrounding paddy fields as irrigation water for more than 1,000 years.  The Horai Garden of Daichiji Shoin, a Zen temple. It is said that Kobori Enshu, who built Minakuchi Castle in the Edo period, created this garden as a landscape garden. The two-tiered large pruned bushes in front of the temple represents the waves of the sea, and the figure of a treasure ship floating on pure white sand. It is wonderful to symbolize the Seven Lucky Gods as if they were riding on the waves. In addition, the stonework of Mt. Horai seen from the front of the tea room leading to the temple is also impressive.
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  • Shunpu Banriso Interior - Custm Made Ceramic Toilets - Kitaoji Rosanjin was considered to be a “universal genius” as he was known for his many talents in several fields: pottery, cooking and painting. In the hall at Shunpu Banriso the masterpiece of his work is displayed within an old private house that Kitaoji Rosanjin used as his home. Outside the tea ceremony room there is a stone garden imitating Ryoanji. In front of the main hall is la otus pond,  garden that makes use of the land's topography.  This nature-rich garden utilize the natural topography in front of the main building and the small river from the mountain. Shunpu Banriso is a branch of the Kasama Nichido Museum.
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  • Shunpu Banriso Interior - Tatami Room and Interior Lantern - Kitaoji Rosanjin was considered to be a “universal genius” as he was known for his many talents in several fields: pottery, cooking and painting. In the hall at Shunpu Banriso the masterpiece of his work is displayed within an old private house that Kitaoji Rosanjin used as his home. Outside the tea ceremony room there is a stone garden imitating Ryoanji. In front of the main hall is la otus pond,  garden that makes use of the land's topography.  This nature-rich garden utilize the natural topography in front of the main building and the small river from the mountain. Shunpu Banriso is a branch of the Kasama Nichido Museum.
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  • Daichiji Garden - It is said that the beginning of the temple the area was formed by Gyoki.  The name of the temple is also derived from Shinji-no-Ike pond which moistened the surrounding paddy fields as irrigation water for more than 1,000 years.  The Horai Garden of Daichiji Shoin, a Zen temple. It is said that Kobori Enshu, who built Minakuchi Castle in the Edo period, created this garden as a landscape garden. The two-tiered large pruned bushes in front of the temple represents the waves of the sea, and the figure of a treasure ship floating on pure white sand. It is wonderful to symbolize the Seven Lucky Gods as if they were riding on the waves. In addition, the stonework of Mt. Horai seen from the front of the tea room leading to the temple is also impressive.
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  • Daichiji Garden - It is said that the beginning of the temple the area was formed by Gyoki.  The name of the temple is also derived from Shinji-no-Ike pond which moistened the surrounding paddy fields as irrigation water for more than 1,000 years.  The Horai Garden of Daichiji Shoin, a Zen temple. It is said that Kobori Enshu, who built Minakuchi Castle in the Edo period, created this garden as a landscape garden. The two-tiered large pruned bushes in front of the temple represents the waves of the sea, and the figure of a treasure ship floating on pure white sand. It is wonderful to symbolize the Seven Lucky Gods as if they were riding on the waves. In addition, the stonework of Mt. Horai seen from the front of the tea room leading to the temple is also impressive.
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  • Daichiji Garden - It is said that the beginning of the temple the area was formed by Gyoki.  The name of the temple is also derived from Shinji-no-Ike pond which moistened the surrounding paddy fields as irrigation water for more than 1,000 years.  The Horai Garden of Daichiji Shoin, a Zen temple. It is said that Kobori Enshu, who built Minakuchi Castle in the Edo period, created this garden as a landscape garden. The two-tiered large pruned bushes in front of the temple represents the waves of the sea, and the figure of a treasure ship floating on pure white sand. It is wonderful to symbolize the Seven Lucky Gods as if they were riding on the waves. In addition, the stonework of Mt. Horai seen from the front of the tea room leading to the temple is also impressive.
    daichiji-garden-10.jpg
  • Daichiji Garden - It is said that the beginning of the temple the area was formed by Gyoki.  The name of the temple is also derived from Shinji-no-Ike pond which moistened the surrounding paddy fields as irrigation water for more than 1,000 years.  The Horai Garden of Daichiji Shoin, a Zen temple. It is said that Kobori Enshu, who built Minakuchi Castle in the Edo period, created this garden as a landscape garden. The two-tiered large pruned bushes in front of the temple represents the waves of the sea, and the figure of a treasure ship floating on pure white sand. It is wonderful to symbolize the Seven Lucky Gods as if they were riding on the waves. In addition, the stonework of Mt. Horai seen from the front of the tea room leading to the temple is also impressive.
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  • Daichiji Garden - It is said that the beginning of the temple the area was formed by Gyoki.  The name of the temple is also derived from Shinji-no-Ike pond which moistened the surrounding paddy fields as irrigation water for more than 1,000 years.  The Horai Garden of Daichiji Shoin, a Zen temple. It is said that Kobori Enshu, who built Minakuchi Castle in the Edo period, created this garden as a landscape garden. The two-tiered large pruned bushes in front of the temple represents the waves of the sea, and the figure of a treasure ship floating on pure white sand. It is wonderful to symbolize the Seven Lucky Gods as if they were riding on the waves. In addition, the stonework of Mt. Horai seen from the front of the tea room leading to the temple is also impressive.
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  • Shunpu Banriso Interior - Custm Made Ceramic Bath Ofuro - Kitaoji Rosanjin was considered to be a “universal genius” as he was known for his many talents in several fields: pottery, cooking and painting. In the hall at Shunpu Banriso the masterpiece of his work is displayed within an old private house that Kitaoji Rosanjin used as his home. Outside the tea ceremony room there is a stone garden imitating Ryoanji. In front of the main hall is la otus pond,  garden that makes use of the land's topography.  This nature-rich garden utilize the natural topography in front of the main building and the small river from the mountain. Shunpu Banriso is a branch of the Kasama Nichido Museum.
    shunpu-banriso-12.jpg
  • Kitaoji Rosanjin was considered to be a “universal genius” as he was known for his many talents in several fields: pottery, cooking and painting. In the hall at Shunpu Banriso the masterpiece of his work is displayed within an old private house that Kitaoji Rosanjin used as his home. Outside the tea ceremony room there is a stone garden imitating Ryoanji. In front of the main hall is la otus pond,  garden that makes use of the land's topography.  This nature-rich garden utilize the natural topography in front of the main building and the small river from the mountain. Shunpu Banriso is a branch of the Kasama Nichido Museum.
    shunpu-banriso-08.jpg
  • Kitaoji Rosanjin was considered to be a “universal genius” as he was known for his many talents in several fields: pottery, cooking and painting. In the hall at Shunpu Banriso the masterpiece of his work is displayed within an old private house that Kitaoji Rosanjin used as his home. Outside the tea ceremony room there is a stone garden imitating Ryoanji. In front of the main hall is la otus pond,  garden that makes use of the land's topography.  This nature-rich garden utilize the natural topography in front of the main building and the small river from the mountain. Shunpu Banriso is a branch of the Kasama Nichido Museum.
    shunpu-banriso-03.jpg
  • Kitaoji Rosanjin was considered to be a “universal genius” as he was known for his many talents in several fields: pottery, cooking and painting. In the hall at Shunpu Banriso the masterpiece of his work is displayed within an old private house that Kitaoji Rosanjin used as his home. Outside the tea ceremony room there is a stone garden imitating Ryoanji. In front of the main hall is la otus pond,  garden that makes use of the land's topography.  This nature-rich garden utilize the natural topography in front of the main building and the small river from the mountain. Shunpu Banriso is a branch of the Kasama Nichido Museum.
    shunpu-banriso-02.jpg
  • Kitaoji Rosanjin was considered to be a “universal genius” as he was known for his many talents in several fields: pottery, cooking and painting. In the hall at Shunpu Banriso the masterpiece of his work is displayed within an old private house that Kitaoji Rosanjin used as his home. Outside the tea ceremony room there is a stone garden imitating Ryoanji. In front of the main hall is la otus pond,  garden that makes use of the land's topography.  This nature-rich garden utilize the natural topography in front of the main building and the small river from the mountain. Shunpu Banriso is a branch of the Kasama Nichido Museum.
    shunpu-banriso-01.jpg
  • Daichiji Garden - It is said that the beginning of the temple the area was formed by Gyoki.  The name of the temple is also derived from Shinji-no-Ike pond which moistened the surrounding paddy fields as irrigation water for more than 1,000 years.  The Horai Garden of Daichiji Shoin, a Zen temple. It is said that Kobori Enshu, who built Minakuchi Castle in the Edo period, created this garden as a landscape garden. The two-tiered large pruned bushes in front of the temple represents the waves of the sea, and the figure of a treasure ship floating on pure white sand. It is wonderful to symbolize the Seven Lucky Gods as if they were riding on the waves. In addition, the stonework of Mt. Horai seen from the front of the tea room leading to the temple is also impressive.
    daichiji-garden-6.jpg