Shoren-in, a Monzeki temple in Kyoto
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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
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