Seven Sub-Temples of Daitokuji, Kyoto
Kohrin-in Temple, Number 2
This temple was built arouind 1520 as the family temple of Saemonno-suke Hatakeyama, Lord of Noto Prefecture. The first priest here was one of the most famous of Daitokuji; Shohkei. This sub-temple is normally closed to the public, but I was lucky to get in during a special exhibition this autumn, and even more lucky that they allow photographs to be taken of the gardens, which are exquisite - so beautifully balanced, and virtually impossible to find in Japanese gardening books. What a treat!
