Feel Like Traveling
Points of View
(1)The scenery from the stage of the main building
(2)The scenery from another building at the back
(3)The scenery from the bottom of the main building More
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Ishiyama-dera Temple
Temple with Nature
Points of View
(1)Strangely shaped rocks in the precinct
(2)Elegant outline of the pagoda behind the rocks
(3)Forest seen from the veranda of the main hall
Mii-dera Temple
The Shape of Roofs
Points of View
(1)The shape of roofs made from tree bark
(2)Roofs of the building for viewing the moon
(3)The atmosphere of the site
Shisendo Temple
Typical Japanese Garden
Points of View
(1)An immense scaled garden
(2)Exquisite maintenance
(3)The change of seasons
Taian Teahouse
An Infinite Expanse
Points of View
(1)The small entrance door
(2)The simple look of the ceiling and walls
(3)The expanse of the interior
Byodoin Temple
Symbols of Time
Points of View
(1)Looking at the main building from all angles
(2)Looking at the illusion of the building reflected in the pond
(3)The images of the Buddha inside the temple
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Sumiya Treasure House
The Aesthetic Sense of the Commom people
Points of View
(1)The lightness of the frame
(2)The darkness in the room
(3)The decorative interior
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Bamboo grove in Kitasaga
Natural Frequency
Points of View
(1)A whole bamboo grove
(2)The natural frequency of bamboo
(3)The natural frequency of bamboo joints
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Ryoanji Temple
A Garden for Thinking
Points of View
(1)Minimal elements make up the garden
(2)Fifteen stones are placed in delicate balance
(3)The stones’ appearance changes depending on your position More
Ginkakuji Temple
Comparison and Harmony
Points of View
(1)Comparison of colors in nature
(2)Comparison of appearances in nature
(3)Comparison of the real world with the world of imagination
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Tofukuji Temple
The Difference in Materials
Points of View
(1)Various materials (roof tiles, stones, white gravel, wood)
(2)Walking through the corridors
(3)Patterns made by moss and stone
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Entsuji Temple
Beyond the Garden
Points of View
(1)The combination of stones and hedges
(2)The combination of hedges, bamboo and the mountain
(3)The combination of the inner and outer parts of the garden More
Saihoji Temple
Moss, Water and Stones
Points of View
(1)Sunlight shining through the trees onto the moss
(2)Big pond seen from the villa on the hill
(3)The connection between pond and sky as seen from the shore of the pond More
Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Between the Earth & Sky
Points of View
(1)View restricted by trees
(2)Big pond seen from the villa on the hill
(3)The connection between pond and sky as seen from the shore of the pond
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Daitokuji Temple
The Garden as a Campus
Points of View
(1)Comparing natural elements with bigger imaginary scenery
(2)Seeing only the part, not the whole
(3)Natural elements seen from the buildings
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