Zen rock gardens, or karesansui (translated as "dry ... "Rock Garden, Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto, Japan." Courtesy of Flickr user jimg944. Karen Larkins | Read More ...

Kyoto's Zen gardens are world famous and for good reason: these masterpieces of meticulously raked gravel, velvety moss and ancient stones are a must-visit! No trip to Kyoto is complete without ...

The Tofukuji Hojo Gardens are nestled inside one of Kyoto's largest Zen temples, Tofukuji, and are mainly composed of four different quadrants surrounding each side around hojo building.

He himself spent four years studying in Kyoto. Calling all photographers ... Water elements are a common feature in Japanese gardens. Photo by Kevin Legnon. The Zen garden, also known as a ...

Kyoto is a true embodiment of Old Japan awash with beautiful vestiges ... breathtaking temples, serene Zen gardens, narrow cobbled alleyways, bustling markets and a vibrant nightlife.

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

Japanese Zen Buddhism in particular, to be aesthetically sublime. The most sublime thing I've ever seen are the gardens around Kyoto. I'm deeply moved by what that culture has produced ...