Kyoto Station:
Genko-an:
(The circle (=perfect) window in the left is called enlightened window, while the rectangle (=imperfect) window in the right is called straying window. They represent an idea of Buddhism.)
Koetsu-ji:
(Koetsu-ji is famous for its hedge, Koetsu-ji Gaki.)
Josho-ji:
Shoden-ji:
(The mountain beyond the garden is Hiei-zan. This technique is called borrowed landscape, or shakkei.)
Shin'nyo-do:
Nanzen-ji:
Friends in Kyoto say the fall foliage of this year is not so good as usual. However, they seem to have excellent nandinas.
