Kyoto 5--Sanzen-in and Hosen-in
These two gardens are in the northeast part of Kyoto, called Ohara. The first four photos were taken in Sanzen-in. The fourth photo was taken from inside the temple, showing an abundance of fallen leaves on the moss lawn. Most gardens blow the leaves in the morning before opening, but not this one.
The other photos were taken in nearby Hosen-in. It was a more interesting garden than most because the terrain was uneven, with lots of steps and twisting paths. Two photos show a gardener brushing the sand around several stones. If gardens have such "dry seas," they almost invariably use gravel, making ridges that represent waves with rakes. The last photo shows a large, 700-year-old pine tree.
Hosen-in
This post is most interesting to me. It is fun seeing someone actually working in one of those gardens. Then the people having tea in one of the tea houses. It is nice to see that they are actually used. Is it one of the tour accomodations or was it something the garden offered for whom ever?? That 700 year old tree is fabulous. So much character. The poles holding up it's limbs are interesting how they are grounded in moss.
ReplyDeleteThe teas served cost an extra 300 yen (about $2.90). It was only one of two gardens in the 33 I visited that offered that. And this was not an actual tea house, just part of the temple.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your comments. I am surprised that others do not comment.
Dale