Sunday, January 19, 2020

Shosei-en Garden

This garden is not as well known as some of the other Kyoto sites, so it was not crowded. It was nice in winter, but I can imagine the Japanese maple trees in autumn and the cherry blossoms in spring. The entry fee is 500 yen and visitors are given a nice color booklet.





Rinchi-tei Reception Hall





















Tekisui-ken Reception Hall




Tairitsu-seki Teahouse



Kame-no-ko no ido (Tortise Shell Well)




Boka-kaku Pavilion



















Shukuen-tei Teahouse





Shinsetsu-kyo Bridge






South Gate



O-genkan Porch






This is a great place to visit and is within walking distance of Kyoto Station.


7 comments:

kiwikid said...

Lovely place and not crowds of people!

Janie said...

It looks like a good hike and sightseeing opportunity.
We have sun and warmer temperatures today, we got to see a Peregrine Falcon perched on a beach cliff surveying its
territory on our hike.

SUWA said...

The photo of shadows is interesting!
It looks like a beautiful place.

Vireya said...

I do love Japanese gardens. That looks like a lovely spot to visit.

Julie said...

I like the shadow picture form the bridge. It all looks so serene and peaceful.

Leonore Winterer said...

What a pretty garden, but I agree that it would probably be even more impressive during another season!

Jeanie said...

So beautiful and tranquil, Pamela. Sometimes those lesser known spots are hidden gems. I think this might be one.