Introducing the Former Daijoin Temple Garden, a Beautiful Garden in the Ancient Capital of Nara!

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The Former Daijoin Temple Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden located next to Nara Hotel and has been designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty by the government of Japan.
Enjoy the beauty of the Former Daijoin Temple Garden, which was praised as one of the most beautiful gardens in the southern capital, in this 2.5 minute-long, 4K video.

The Former Daijoin Temple Garden - Learn the History of the Beautiful Garden!

Photo：The Former Daijoin Temple Garden, Nara City, Nara Prefecture

Located in the Former Daijoin Temple Garden, Daijoin is a temple with a long history, founded in 1087, the first year of Kanji, and flourished from the Heian period (794-1185 AD) to the Edo period (1603-1868 AD).
It was famous as one of the sub-temples of Kofukuji Temple, but it was destroyed by fire in the Siege of Nara by the Taira clan in 1180, and moved to its present location.

The Former Daijoin Temple Garden was devastated by a peasant uprising in the Muromachi Period (1336-1573 AD), but was remodeled by Zen'ami, a gardener famous for creating the garden of Ginkakuji Temple (The Silver Pavilion).
The temple was abandoned due to the abolition of Buddhism in the early Meiji period (1868-1912), but Nara Hotel was built on the site, and now it has become a tourist known as "The Former Daijoin Temple Garden."

Highlights of the Former Daijoin Temple Garden!

Photo：The Former Daijoin Temple Garden in autumn, Nara City, Nara Prefecture

The Former Daijoin Temple Garden is a garden featuring a path around a pond, with small east and west ponds at its center.
In addition to the Former Daijoin Temple Garden, there are other gardens of in this style, including the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto and Kenroku-en in Kanazawa.

The Former Daijoin Temple Garden is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year, from the deep green of spring to the changing leaves of autumn, but it's even more beautiful when visiting during seasonal events.
In September, the Former Daijoin Temple Garden is open to the public at night for the "Full Moon Festival" (観月の夕べ).
Visitors can enjoy a collaboration of the mid-autumn moon and the beauty of the Former Daijoin Temple Garden.

At the Former Daijoin Temple Garden, there is a historical museum that displays a model of the original Daijoin Temple, as well as the Daijoin Garden Cultural Hall, which has meeting rooms and a tea ceremony room for various events.
In addition, the earthen wall outside the building incorporates the design of of ancient structures, allowing visitors to enjoy the culture of not only the garden, but also the exterior of the building.

Access to the Former Daijoin Temple Garden, a Tourist Attraction in Nara Prefecture

To get to the Former Daijoin Temple Garden, take an 8-minute bus bound for Tenri or Shimoyama from JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station, get off at the "Nara Hotel" bus stop, and walk for 1 minute, or get off at the "Fukuchiin" (福智院町) bus stop, and walk for 1 minute.
If you're visiting via car, be sure to use the nearby "Naramachi Center" parking lot.

Summary of the Famous Former Daijoin Temple Garden in Nara, Japan

Photo：Nara Hotel

At the Former Daijoin Temple Garden, visitors can enjoy strolling through the garden while viewing the autumn leaves and the mid-autumn moon in autumn, as well as cherry blossoms in spring.

Located in the ancient capital of Nara, the Former Daijoin Temple Garden is located next to Nara Hotel, which has a history of more than 100 years, so we definitely recommend staying there as an overnight when sightseeing in Nara.
Come and see the beauty of the Former Daijoin Temple Garden with your own eyes!

【Official Website】The Former Daijoin Temple Garden, a Place of Scenic Beauty
https://www.narahotel.co.jp/eng/

【TripAdvisor】The Former Daijoin Temple Garden
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298198-d2049192-Reviews-Meisho_Daijoin_Garden-Nara_Nara_Prefecture_Kinki.html