One of the pleasures of visiting Kyoto is to wander around narrow streets lined with machiya, the traditional townhouses of the merchant class. Tucked away inside each of these unusually long, narrow dwellings is a hidden oasis: a small garden known as the tsuboniwa. Following on from Landscapes for Small Spaces and The Hidden Gardens of Kyoto, the third book by garden enthusiast and photographer Katsuhiko Mizuno focuses on these miniature courtyard gardens of the machiya. A wide variety of gardens are beautifully photographed and presented: from those in shops, inns, restaurants, and tearooms, to gardens in many private homes. A total of 150 color images from fifty-two houses showcase the flawless Kyoto aesthetic and use of limited space. Surrounding architectural features, such as shoji sliding doors, reed blinds, beams, railings, and walkways are also featured. Each photograph is accompanied by analytical and insightful comments from the author, making this a useful reference book for all garden lovers, as well as a visual feast for anyone with an interest in traditional Japanese design.

Courtyard Gardens of Kyoto's Merchant Houses

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Mizuno, Katsuhiko

Gardening & Landscape Design

Kodansha International

The Tea Garden (Kyoto's Culture Enclosed)

Mitsumura Suiko Shoin Publishing

Tsubo-niwa, or courtyard gardens are small, interior gardens which play a significant role in the ideal Japanese home. Often seen in classical machiya townhouses, (often called “Eel’s bed” due to their thin and long rectangular shape), temples and shrines and located in the inner part of the house, courtyard gardens provide both functionality such as ventilation and lighting and add natural comfort to daily life. About 50 tsuboniwa from machiya townhouses, temples, hotels and museums are introduced.

The Courtyard Gardens of Kyoto (MITSUMURA SUIKO)

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Mitsumura Suiko Shoin

In Kyoto, only a few steps from the bustling city center can lead people into the tranquil precincts of Zen temples. This photo book introduces the simple yet fascinating beauty of more than 50 gardens. Includes brief explanations about gardens along with basic information (opening hours, access, etc.) in Japanese and English.

Samadhi on Zen Gardens (MITSUMURA SUIKO)

Wright!, Tom

With the mixture of stateliness of traditional buildings and natural beauty of flowers, Kyoto is one of the best cities for cherry blossom viewing. This book contains more than 100 stunning photographs taken by Katsuhiko Mizuno, who has over 30 years experience in photograph on Kyoto sceneries.

Embracing Sakura in Kyoto (MITSUMURA SUIKO) (Japanese Edition)

The fall foliage in Kyoto is perhaps even more beautiful than cherry blossoms. The spectacular autumn colors around the temples and shrines are absolutely worth the visit. However, you can simply enjoy maple leaves scattered anywhere you go in the beautiful streetscape of Kyoto. In early November when it cools down, maple leaves start to change their colors in the northern areas of Kyoto, depending on a delicate growing environment and a slight weather change. They continue to change inconsistently up until mid-December, which is about the end of the best viewing season. The photographs in this book are dedicated to the beautiful fall sceneries in Kyoto, taken by the acclaimed photographer Kazuhiko Mizuno. It will inspire readers to visit Kyoto right away and explore the beauty of changing leaves there.

Amazing Autumn Colors in Kyoto

The art of landscaping was said to have been imported from China but as with other imports, the Japanese transformed garden design to suit the indigenous climate and natural surroundings, creating an entirely original art form in the process. A stroll through any of these gardens reveals their inimitable spirit, style and expression.STYLES AND MOTIFS JAPANESE GARDENS is a highly accessible flip reference for the novice gardener and first time visitor. Each of the 31 beautiful Kyoto gardens featured in this book embody the unique landscaping approaches and techniques of the periods when they were created, from the Heian and Muromanchi eras to Momoyama and Edo.From teahouses, rock gardens, ponds, and basins, STYLES AND MOTIFS JAPANESE GARDENS features only gardens that are open to the public, making this book an ideal guide for visitors to Kyoto who wish to know more about the spirit and form of Japanese landscape arts.

Styles and Motifs Japanese Gardens

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