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Garden in Japan The origin of gardens in Japan was
Asuka and Nara period.However, there is almost no existing of garden
in those period.In Heian period Emperors and aristocrats built Sinden
style manshons where gardens, such as gardens with a spring and
a pond for boating or gardens where water flows, were attached.In
Kamakura period samurais who had national and local powers newly,
embraced zen sects, and they made Shoin style manshons with gardens
showing the heart of zen.In Muromachi period gardens with a pond
that mainly consisted of a waterfall, a stone bridge and a spring
and Karesansui gardens were built.In Momoyama period gardens with
a dry waterfall and a miniature of Horai mountain were built. These
gardens expressed the thoughts of Gods or Hermits.In Edo period
Daimyos built many gardens with a large pond and a spring.Moreover,
many gardens that had miniaturized scenery were also built. In this
time Japanese court style gardens expressing natural beauty like
Katsura and Shugakuin Imperial Villas were also built.After the
Meiji period Western style gardens like the garden of National Guest
House were also built.Although there are few English sites of gardens
here, but typical famous gardens in Japan are linked, visitors could
be satisfied enough.
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