Kyoto Gardens Masterworks of Japanese Gardener's Art Book Edition

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Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Kyoto's gardens with this captivating book by master photographer Ben Simmons and writer Judith Clancy. Featuring lyrical images and poetic essays, the book explores Kyoto's most famous gardens, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Discover the Old Imperial Palace Garden, Heian Jingu Shrine Garden, Ginkaku-ji Pure Land Garden, Kinkaku-ji Estate Garden, Ryoan-jin Zen Rock Garden, Saiho-ji Moss Garden, and Tofuku-ji Zen Garden, among others. Each garden is presented with stunning photographs and insightful descriptions that provide historical, aesthetic, and cultural context. This updated edition includes new photographs, offering a fresh perspective on these timeless landscapes.