Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature

Gardens are miniatures of nature. The first ornamental gardens go back to the 8th century. The Heian nobility held events, rituals and pleasure-boat parties in their gardens. The structure of Kyoto gardens changed over the centuries, copying landscapes. In the late 19th century, garden designer Ogawa Jihei constructed an expansive garden that captures the view of Kyoto's mountains. Discover Kyoto's horticultural culture through the work of a modern garden designer, a plantsman and a mason.