Shoren-in, a Monzeki temple in Kyoto

$4.95
0 ratings

Shōren-in is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect located in Kyoto.

Since its sixth head priest Dokaku, until the Meiji period every head priest a member of the imperial family.

This temple, founded in the late Heian period, has two famous gardens.

It is said that the main garden with the pond ryūjin no was built by during the Muromachi period.

The other garden, no , was created by Kobori Enshū during the Edo period.

Although it is well known among foreign and local tourists alike, on visiting it gives a tranquil feeling.


Contents:

Introduction

History

Buildings

Gardens

Highlights

Impressions

Around Shōren-in

14 pages full of information about the temple

33 pictures of the gardens

PDF 18MB

23MB

I want this!
$4.95

Shoren-in, a Monzeki temple in Kyoto

0 ratings
I want this!