Characteristics and vocabulary of the traditional Japanese garden 伝統的な日本庭園の特徴と語彙

Zen garden

 

Suppose you are about to visit one of the splendid Japanese gardens. In that case, we recommend our glossary dedicated to the traditional Japanese garden and to discover the many treasures hidden in these delicate settings.

 

Plongez dans les jardins secrets de Kyoto avec un guide

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