Imperial Palace of Saga Daikakuji Temple & Garden
4 Saga Ohsawa-cho Ukyo-ku Kyoto
2. An article on Nov.21, 2008
I visited this garden for the second time to see water streaming on Nov.21, 2008.
Vestige of Nakoso-no-taki (waterfall) with fall colors
Vestige of Nakoso-no-taki (waterfall), and Yarimizu (curving stream for classic banquet) of the Middle Ages
Yarimizu (curving stream for classic banquet) of the Heian period
Yarimizu of the Heian period, flowing into Ohsawa-no-ike pond
Kikugashima islet with two pines & Saga-chrysanthemum, and a triangular stone "Teikoseki"
Ohsawa-no-ike pond with fall colors
1. An article on May 18, 2008
According to Pamphlet, "The Daikakuji temple was originally the detached palace of Emperor Saga. In 876 A.D. he designated that it was converted to a Shingon Buddhist Temple as an expression of his devotion to the Shingon teachings and to the founder of the Sect. St. Kohboh Daishi." "About 1200 years ago, when the Emperor Saga established the Daikakuji temple as his detached palace, he had a garden pond made on the same lines as Lake Tungting in China. It was named Ohsawa pond, and is said to be the cradle of Ikebana Saga."
Long hallway bridging Shinden, Miedoh and Godaidoh
Moon viewing terrace expanding from Godaidoh Hall toward the east pond
Stone pillar engraved "Ohsawa pond" & Yakatabune (boat with roof)
Ohsawa pond & boat harbor in front of Moon viewing terrace
Passing to the northward, we cross red short bridge to Nakajima, Tenjin island.
Goganseki (lines of Stones for shore protection) & Teikoseki (A triangular stone, in the center of the pond)
We returned from Tenjinjima to the northeastern corner of the garden.
Map shows vestige of Nakoso-no-taki (waterfall) & vestige of Yarimizu (curving stream for classic banquet).
Vestige of Nakoso-no-taki (waterfall), and Yarimizu of Middle Ages of this side
Lastly, let's see excellent Wall paintings for maples !
"Matsu-ni-yamadori-no-zu", decorating Vestibule of Daikakuji temple, by KANOH Eitoku
Colored maples are painted at the background of Pine trees.
There are many maples around Ohsawa Pond, you will enjoy Autumn colors.