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Ryogen-in Zen Temple<br> Kyoto picture - This temple in the north of Kyoto is actually part of the larger Daitokuji Temple complex. Japan is world reknowned for the creation of the beautiful rock gardens. I had already visited THE most famous rock garden two years ago at Ryoanji Temple. To tell you the truth, I found this garden superior to Ryoanji for several reasons. The most obvious is that since the Ryogen garden is less famous I was able to really enjoy the garden without tens of other tourists talking and walking all around me. The Japanese rock gardens either illustrate an idea or concept (like harmony emerging from choas) or an actual miniature scene. I believe this garden is supposed to represent mountains and an island emerging from the sea.
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This temple in the north of Kyoto is actually part of the larger Daitokuji Temple complex. Japan is world reknowned for the creation of the beautiful rock gardens. I had already visited THE most famous rock garden two years ago at Ryoanji Temple. To tell you the truth, I found this garden superior to Ryoanji for several reasons. The most obvious is that since the Ryogen garden is less famous I was able to really enjoy the garden without tens of other tourists talking and walking all around me. The Japanese rock gardens either illustrate an idea or concept (like harmony emerging from choas) or an actual miniature scene. I believe this garden is supposed to represent mountains and an island emerging from the sea.
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