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.

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