Hojo Garden （南禅寺方丈庭院） — Attraction in Kyoto

Just back the truck up on this supposed Must see Garden for another ¥400. Pretty, yes, but getting a little tired of the ¥400 here ¥400 there for entering a Garden, shrine or whatever. It was pretty yes, I would not say breathtaking. The walk-through the four gardens was over before you knew it. And most interesting thing was the very beginning where the painting of the cat appeared like he was looking at you from three directions, and the squeaky boards that sound like birds. If that floats your boat, and to look at a few more gardens that well looks like the rest of the gardens you’ve looking at before you got here, Then, yes go ahead and...

Nanzen-ji Hōjō Teien (南禅寺方丈庭院) is a beautiful Zen garden located at Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Designed in the 17th century by the famous landscape artist Kobori Enshū, it is a classic example of a karesansui (dry landscape) garden. The garden features carefully placed rocks, raked white gravel, and lush greenery, creating a peaceful, meditative atmosphere. The design embodies Zen aesthetics, emphasizing simplicity and harmony with nature. Visitors admire its elegant composition, which changes subtly with the seasons. As part of Nanzen-ji, an important Zen temple, the Hōjō Teien remains a cultural and spiritual...

this was one of the places I made sure to visit because of the zen garden, and it's even more beautiful in person. you can also sit and chill at the zen garden to just be in the moment. there's also beautiful art on the sliding doors as part of this building - but it's for your eyes only! if you're not sure which temple to visit, then make sure you come to this. you will...