Kyoto is circled mountains to the north, west and east. In 7th century, Em- peror Kanmu found Kyoto and he described as a 'natural fortress,' the city reigned from 794 to 1868 as the cultural and artistic center of the nation. Among that period, it is developed the skill of gardening. Kyoto has many temples, and these temples have very beautiful gardens.
Japanese garden has many styles, it is like sand, rocks, pond, stream, moss, and trees.
Their purpose is harmony with nature. So I want to introduce to you of these Japanese gardens. After you read this one, you can understand Japanese garden. Kiyomizu Temple is in Higashiyama. It's in the east side of Kyoto on halfway up Otowa mountain.