"Jingtu-in" - Beautiful dry landscape garden, feel the restraint and tranquility of Zen

#Tokyo Attractions

Jodo-in Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple with a beautiful dry landscape garden, renowned for its unique landscape.

The temple's elegant and refined architecture exudes a rich Japanese charm. However, its most famous feature is its dry landscape garden. The temple's minimalist design utilizes natural elements such as stone, sand, and moss to create a tranquil and simple scene, embodying the restrained tranquility of Zen Buddhism.

The garden's carefully arranged stones, ripples in the fine sand, and interspersed with verdant moss create a landscape painting rich in Zen spirit.

Post by MinCath | Jun 9, 2024