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Zuiho-in

Zuiho-in – Daitokuji, a temple complex in Japan, is a world of Zen with 24 subtemples and sublime gardens. At Zuiho-in, the main garden is characterized by its vigorously raked sand, giving the impression of rough seas. The some of the stones are pointed and tall, projecting a strong and active mood, while some are flat, conveying a calm and solid feeling. Daitokuji is one of my favorite temple complexes in Japan. It’s a world of Zen temples and sublime gardens, consisting of 24 subtemples. Today, I’ve visited Ryogen-in, Obai-in, Zuiho-in and Koto-in. The main garden of Zuiho-in designed by Mirei Shigemori in the 1960’s and is characterized by its vigorously raked sand, giving the impression of rough seas. The some of the stones are pointed and tall, projecting a strong and active mood, while some are flat, conveying a calm and solid feeling.