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Gardens
Our three distinct on-site Japanese-style gardens soothe and refresh the mind with the tranquil sound of waterfalls. Both our Aoi-den and Kasui-en Japanese gardens have been designated as Kyoto City Cultural Assets.
Created in 1933 by the landscape architect Jihei Ogawa, Aoi-den Garden is highlighted by a three-level, 15-meter waterfall. Other carefully-chosen elements include clusters of maple trees and Japanese andromeda, and perfectly positioned stepping stones. The innovative design of Kasui-en Garden by Hakuyo Ogawa also incorporates water, which falls quietly over a large rock in the center against a backdrop of red pine trees. Our newest garden—the Garden of Philosophy—is designed by the sculptor Bukichi Inoue and features cool, clear water flowing from the Eastern Mountains.