Konchi-in

金地院

garden in Kyoto

#89 in Kyoto / #967 in Japan

by Daderot

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Konchi-in is a sub-temple of the larger Nanzen-ji complex in Kyoto, Japan. It is renowned for its exquisite gardens and historical significance. The temple was established in 1605 by the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu's advisor, Ishin Suden. One of its main attractions is the Hōjō Garden, which was designed by the famous landscape artist Kobori Enshū. This garden is a superb example of the karesansui (dry landscape) style, featuring meticulously raked gravel, stones, and carefully pruned trees.

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