#Rurikouin

[huirutong]

Figure 1 myself

ABOUT ME

A quote: "We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate.  We travel to bring what little we can, in our ignorance and knowledge, to those parts of the globe whose riches are differently dispersed." (Iyer, 2000)

This is a photo I took at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, Yunnan, China in June this year. Nowadays, I love travelling to places full of green plants and mountains. In fact, I visited this place with my parents when I was 11 years old, but at that time, I was not interested in these nature scenes at all. Nine years later, now at the age of 20, I especially love these views, especially when I am alone in a large turquoise meadow or by myself in a quiet forest, breathing in the fresh air of nature, I can calm my mind soon. It might be because the development of the city in the past ten years is extremely fast, and everyone in the society is desperately trying to climb up the social ladder, and they all want to make a career out of it. When I have been in this kind of stressful and high-pressure life for a long time, I strongly desire that I can go to the natural environment and feel the vitality of all kinds of trees, grasses and mountains. Staying in that kind of environment is like recharging my empty batteries and makes me feel the energy of life.

Figure 2, from the app "red book" user 826692491

There are actually a lot of options for photos that show off what Japan has to offer, but I'm partial to choosing Japanese garden landscapes. When talking about Japan's beautiful gardens and historic temples, Rurikoin is certainly a fascinating example. Located in Kyoto City, an ancient capital full of history and culture, Rurikoin's unique charm comes from both its elaborate gardens and the depth of its history and culture.

As a representative Japanese garden, Rurikouin is enchanting in its serenity and elegance, with every detail reflecting the uniqueness of Japanese garden art. Strolling along the paths is like being immersed in the wonderful flow of nature, and each step is a soothing experience for the soul. However, the true magic of Rurikouin lies in its interaction with the seasons. In spring, the greenery that fills the courtyard mirrors the stone scenery of the garden, forming a picture of vibrant life; in summer, the chirping of cicadas echoes around the Echo Pond, giving a feeling of serenity; in autumn, the flames of the maple leaves adorn the garden with a golden hue as if they are making their final preparations to welcome winter; and in winter, the snow-covered landscape evokes a feeling of serenity and tranquillity.

For centuries, Rurikouin has been a place of Zen practice. The main buildings in the garden also retain their old wooden structures and traditional architectural styles, showing the essence of ancient Japanese religious architecture. At Rurikouin, you can not only enjoy the beauty of the garden, but also feel the depth of Japanese Zen culture.

In my blog, you will follow me as I use the magic of words to travel to famous Japanese gardens and experience the unique and harmonious beauty there. I will show you exquisite Ikezumi Garden-style Japanese gardens and experience the mystery of temples and shrines as if you were there. In the early stage, Japanese gardens were deeply influenced by traditional Chinese garden art, focusing more on shaping a poetic and picturesque mood, but after a long period of development, they were impregnated by the Zen way as well as their own sense of aesthetics, and gradually created their own style, focusing more on the pursuit of the spiritual level. From an aesthetic point of view, this Zen garden is meticulous and profound, showing Japanese Zen and Japanese aesthetic consciousness in the process of creating a garden with every stroke. Therefore, exploring the aesthetics of Zen gardens in detail allows us to absorb the essence of Japanese gardens and deepen people's understanding of Japanese culture. Although I have never seen them with my own eyes, I will present these beauties before your eyes through research and description.

Food is certainly a part of my heart! Although I haven't tasted it myself yet, I've learnt about the various cuisines of Japan by heart. From Japan's most famous meal, sushi, to ramen, from creative cuisine to traditional snacks, each dish contains the Japanese people's distinctive insights into the ingredients and their unique creativity. I will gather information and research to present you with the most authentic Japanese food culture for your taste buds to read about.

Through my blog, you can learn about Japanese values, habits and celebrations, and gain a deeper understanding of the diversity and charm of this country. I hope that through my blog, I can bring you the beauty of Japan's gardens and food culture so that you can feel a wonderful journey of the mind while reading. Remember to follow my blog and explore this mysterious country with me!

[jupiter-bringer-of-jollity]

Rurikō-in 瑠璃光院 by Patrick Vierthaler

[alyaly]

I went to short trip in Kyoto on early summer. This season in Kyoto was very beautiful and attractive🍀✨ Green garden of Rurikouin is one of best garden in Kyoto. Check out my profile page for the full picture♪♪♪ The upper side will post tomorrow. #kyoto #japan #temple #garden #rurikouin #瑠璃光院 (at Rurikoin Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzNxRuKA3mW/?igshid=7ha47122v9m9

[ileftmyheartintokyo]

A World of its Own by Patrick Vierthaler

[takabon0719]

Beautiful Kyoto in Japan

Beautiful Kyoto in Japan

Hi there! This photo is from Rurikouin in Kyoto. The autumn leaves are very beautiful,aren't they? I hope the day will come when the corona will converge and all people will be free to come and go.

[shin-chan-travel]

京都　八瀬　瑠璃光院

Kyoto Yase Rurikouin

Scenic beauty of Kyoto Yase Rurikouin, Japan.

[wanderlustjapan]

Rurikouin by Jose ignacio arbulo

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A World of its Own by Patrick Vierthaler // // http://flic.kr/p/VpU6G6

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瑠璃光院。春の限定公開です。綺麗としか言いようがない……。 #green #shot #Japan #Kyoto #瑠璃光院 #Spring #photooftheday #exklusive_shot #rurikouin #CityLimitless #tokyocameraclub #instagood #most_deserving #instagramjapan #igersjp #Createcommune #indies_gram #love_nippon #team_jp_西 #京都 #新緑 #春 #限定公開 #庭

[itsmarjudgelove]

Rurikouin, Kyoto, Japan

[alyaly]

I went to short trip in Kyoto on early summer. This season in Kyoto was very beautiful and attractive🍀✨ Green garden of Rurikouin is one of best garden in Kyoto. Check out my profile page for the full picture♪♪♪ The upper side will post tomorrow. #kyoto #japan #temple #garden #rurikoin #瑠璃光院 (at Rurikoin Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzNxalCAm6h/?igshid=14tpg1oqhm49w

[ileftmyheartintokyo]

A World of its Own by Patrick Vierthaler

[heartisbreaking]

Autumn Colors in KYOTO by Makoto Matic

[keisukenishida623-blog]

Tumblr デビューしてみました。

京都　瑠璃光院にてplanking.