Zuihō-in (Daitoku-ji): A Temple of Christian Influence and Masterful Gardens
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Zuihō-in, a remarkable temple founded by the Christian daimyo Otomo, features stunning gardens designed by Shigemori Mirei in 1961. Known for its Garden of the Cross and the inclusion of a Virgin Mary statue, the temple also houses Otomo and his wife’s graves. Built in 1546, it survived the Onin war and retains much of its original structure.
Inside the Book
- History of Zuihō-in
- Shigemori Mirei’s Gardens
- Buildings: Hōjō, Teahouses, Gates
- Gardens: Entry Garden, Dokuza-tei, Kanmin-tei, Tea Gardens
- Recommendations Around Zuihō-in
12 pages | 21 pictures | PDF format
