Kyoto

Chion-in Garden on a Rainy Day

Kyoto's Yūzen’en Garden in the early spring

Larry Knipfing Jun 12, 2014 - 2 min read

<p>The water was dark, so the reflections were deep and pure</p>

<p>Impressive main gate of Chion-in Temple</p>

<p>Stone bridge and steps leading up to a teahouse that overlooks the pond and garden</p>

<p>Far corner of the pond and garden</p>

<p>The rain has made everything dark and fresh</p>

<p>Stone lantern in the garden next to the pond</p>

<p>I felt I was in a Japan of yesteryear</p>

It was a late afternoon in early May. The rain had stopped, and I had just left beautiful Entoku-in Garden. Kyoto's Higashiyama District was fresh and alive! Next stop: The Yūzen’en Garden of Chion-in Temple, just a few minutes up the street. The sky was still covered with clouds, so the atmosphere in the garden was dark, and with the wetness of the rain, quite beautiful. Nobody was there. I was impressed with the richness of colors here thanks to the rain that had just finished falling. Quiet. Serene. Stunningly beautiful.

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Entoku-in on a Rainy Day

Chion-in Garden on a Rainy Day

Larry Knipfing @larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30 years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph! My other love is fiction writing and I have pub...