Daitokuji Temple Ryohgen-in Garden
82-1 Daitokuji-cho Murasakino Kita-ku Kyoto
I visited Daitokuji Temple Ryohgen-in Garden on May 18, 2008.
Let me show you Ryohgin-tei, Isshidan, Tohtekiko and Godatei.
Firstly, the north garden Ryohgin-tei garden.
A view from the west
North Garden "Ryohgin-tei" of the Muromachi Period, Shumisen-style Dry Landscape Garden of Sanzon-Iwagumi
Another view says it is not Shumisen but Dry Waterfall, and the other
regards
a series of stones among the moss as a dragon emerging from clouds.
A view from the east
Secondly, the south garden Isshidan garden.
Front garden of Hohjoh "Isshidan" composed of Tortoise Islet, Hohrai Mountain, Crane Islet and Sand Ocean
Hohrai Mountain (the center big stone) and Crane Islet (right side)
A view from the east
The stones with wonderful stripes of the greenish blue bands
Thirdly, Tohtekiko garden.
The smallest Stone Garden "Tohtekiko" composed of 5 Stones and White gravel
Fourthly, Godatei garden.
"A-un"-no Sekitei "Godatei" south of Shoin (Main guest room)
This photo shows a Bed stone for "A", "A" means "A" of Chinese character "A-un".
The precinct with a lantern of Ryohgen-in
I was satisfied with this aesthetic garden.