The garden, one of the most famous in Kyoto, was inspired by the area around Mt.Lushan in China and offers a distinct beauty according to the season. The main garden with the large pond was inspired by the area around Mt. Lushan in China, or so the pamphlet says. Around the pond are numerous satsuki bushes (a type of Japanese rhododendron) that bloom in late May/early June. This is probably the best time to see this garden. As with many zen gardens, rocks play an important part and many have…
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