Agata Shrine in Uji is an ancient shrine that guards the *kimon* (northeast, or “demon gate”) of Byodo-in Temple and is home to a Japanese hackberry tree estimated to be 500 years old.
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Zuiho-in 2 瑞峯院2
While Zuiho-in is noted for its two dry landscape gardens, visitors can also view the tea room known as Ansho-ken.
SentoGosho3 仙洞御所3
There is a tea house called “Yushin-tei” on the western shore of the North Pond. It is said that this tea house was relocated from the Konoe family’s estate.
SentoGosho2 仙洞御所2
This strolling pond garden features both a North Pond and a South Pond; the North Pond incorporates Mount Higashiyama as borrowed scenery and boasts a stone bridge known as “Rokumai-bashi” (Six-Slab Bridge) as a highlight.
The South Pond is famous for its “suhama” (pebble-strewn beach area) and the “Yatsuhashi” (zigzag bridge) situated beneath a wisteria trellis.
During my visit, a heron had come to spend time at the pond.
SentoGosho1 仙洞御所1
Located within the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, this site was constructed for the Retired Emperor Go-Mizunoo.
If you apply for a tour, you can walk around the strolling-style pond garden while receiving a guided explanation.
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