Kyoto Gardens : Masterworks of the Japanese Gardener's Art

"Bring the art and beauty of Japan to your garden with inspiration from Kyoto Gardens." -HGTV GardensBy design, Kyoto's gardens possess a unique ability to provoke deep contemplation and joy in equal measure.This book is a labor of love from master photographer Ben Simmons and longtime Kyoto-based writer Judith Clancy.It contains lyrical images and poetic essays describing Kyoto's most famous gardens-most of them now UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including:Kyoto's Old Imperial Palace Garden: A massive walled complex filled with flowering plants, trees and buildings which served as the official residence of the Japanese emperor for over 500 years before 1868 and is now a public park. Heian Jingu Shrine Garden: Constructed on the site of the ancient capital and filled with lush greenery, ponds, rocks, bridges and pavilions which float above the water, providing a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. Ginkaku-ji Pure Land Garden: An earthly paradise featuring a massive truncated mound o