Saihoji
See more Gardens. Near to Osaka (43.52 km) in Japan.
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'Saihoji Temple--or, as it is more commonly known: Kokedera ("moss temple")--was founded in the fourteenth century and is located on a massive 4.5 acres.
On the same site a temple has existed since the eighth century, when a temple was created by Gyoki. It was then rebuilt in 1339 by Muso Kokushi, who was a Zen priest and garden designer.
There is a pond, a kare-sansui garden, and several large structures. But it is of course the moss that tourists come for.
There are hundreds of species. The fall is a special time to visit, but the moss is at its greenest in early summer in May or June. Review by press. Have you been here? Why not add your own review or report an error. |
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