There more than 1600 temples in Kyoto, and all include wonderful gardens. All beautiful and a little bit similar to each otter, with bridges, ponds, trees and a lot of flowers.
Only one was different, we went to see this it yesterday: the Ryoanji Temple.
The Rock Garden
watercolor and pen ink sketch
The temple was rebuilt in 1499 after being destroyed by a fire and was used as a Zen training temple.
Around 1500 a monk created this Rock Garden, 25 meter for 10 meter. Only 15 rocks and white gravel are in the garden.
To tell the truth….I was a bit disappointed with this garden..i was expecting something larger…but in its own "zen way" it s pretty special.
It was really hot yesterday, over 30 C.
Had the best green tee ice cream ever after visiting Ryoanji temple:)
Back in Tokyo today for 3 more nights, starting to miss home and little Mona!!
Had an awesome pizza tonight, Italian night in Tokyo :)
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