Shisendō
A temple of Sōtō Sect, Jōzan-ji. Originally this temple was the mountain villa of Ishikawa Jōzan (1583-1672), a man of letters of early Edo period. Shisen means genius poets. A photo of Lady Diana, taken when she visited this temple, was displayed in one of the rooms. Small but enchanting place. |
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| "Sanmon", the entrance gate |
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| "Sandō", the approach to the temple |
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| Fresh bamboo beside the approach |
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| An interesting cloud-shaped window |
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| In a corner of the veranda of "Shisen-no-ma" |
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| "Shisen-no-ma", Poets' Room |
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| "Shōgetsu-rō", a small room on the roof to admire the moon and the garden planned by Ishikawa Jōzan |
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| "Sōzu", which gives periodic sounds in the garden |
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| Irises |
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| "Gaku-ajisai", Lacecap Hydrangea |
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| Shisendō is famous for its beautiful colored leaves in fall |
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| "Sugigoke", Polytrichum juniperinum |
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| "Sazanka", Camellia sasanqua |
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| This scene gives me a sense of pleasant tranquility |
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| The rear view of the entrance gate |
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