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JAPAN

Japan is situated in northeastern Asia between the North Pacific and the Sea of Japan. The area of Japan is 377,873 square kilometers, nearly equivalent to Germany and Switzerland combined or slightly smaller than California. Japan consists of four major islands, surrounded by more than 4,000 smaller islands.
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JNTO TRAVEL PLANNER

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Gardens

Kyoto

Konchi-in Temple Garden

Konchi-in Temple Garden is said to have been laid out by master gardener Kobori Enshu (1579-1647). Unlike the typical Zen temple which is simple in all respects, this garden is unusually ornate. It is arranged in the shape of a crane and a tortoise facing each other. Tsuru-jima (crane island) on the right is composed of a stone for the cranes head and other stones for its wings, plus pine trees planted at the back. Kame-jima (tortoise island) consists of a stone for the tortoise's head, and other stones for claws, legs and a tail, all of which are positioned around the stones representing the shell. In the foreground, white sand is spread to symbolize the sea. In Japan, the pairing of crane and tortoise is believed to be a symbol of good fortune. The garden was created as a prayer for eternal prosperity.'

Address
86-12 Nanzenjifukuchi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Admission Fee
400 yen

Closed
Open throughout the year

Directions
JR Kyoto Stn./Kyoto Shiei Subway Karasuma Line/6-min. ride/Karasumaoike Stn./Kyoto Shiei Subway Tozai Line/8-min. ride/Keage Stn./5-min. walk

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