Apr 28, 2016 - 1 min read

Tenjuan Garden

A tranquil escape from the crowds at Nanzenji

By Victoria Kamila

Community writer

A path of stones to skip your way across the pond.

A sunny spring day at the gardens.

A sunny spring day at the gardens.

A path of stones to skip your way across the pond.

A sunny spring day at the garden.

Lush trees and lily pads fill the garden.

Stones to skip your way across the pond.

Traditional Japanese statues throughout.

A sunny spring day at the garden.

Spotted: (fake) turtles!

Picture perfect reflections on the water.

Traditional Japanese statues throughout.

You might be lucky enough to catch some birds bathing here.

Lush green trees fill the reflection of the water.

Turtles and lily pads.

The sound of this small waterfall and maybe a few birds chirping is all you can hear.

Serene entrance to the garden grounds.

Look for this sign when you enter the Nanzenji complex.

You get the impression that you’ve stepped into a secret garden once you make your way past the subtle entrance at Tenjuan Garden. As a sub-temple, it features a rock pond and a lush garden that are both equally stunning in the Spring and Fall, serving as a worthwhile escape from the crowds that flock to the Nanzen-ji temple complex. Tenjuan Garden tends to not be overcrowded in the slightest, so the limit of time you’d like to place in losing your gaze in the koi fish or the ripples in the water is largely up to you. Either way, this charming garden is likely to leave a big impression whether you’re stopping by for a quick stroll or a longer duration of time. Find Tenjuan Garden just to the right of the path coming up from the main entrance at Nanzen-ji. A small fee of just 300 yen is required at the entrance.

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Anne Lauenroth

Anne Lauenroth 7 years ago

Stunning pictures. The light in photos 9, 10 and 18 is especially beautiful. This really looks like a secret garden.

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Preethu 7 years ago

nice Photos! i love this place...

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Yunxuan Koh

Yunxuan Koh 7 years ago

A peaceful oasis away from the crowds

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Victoria Vlisides

Victoria Vlisides 7 years ago

Such lovely photos! I am inspired to go here.

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