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Gather in the garden, Foster the garden Murin-an, A Japanese Garden Masterpiece in Kyoto's Higashiyama/Nanzen-ji Temple Area Murin-an is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty created by Ogawa Jihei as the garden villa of Yamagata Aritomo. In addition to the garden, where water from the Lake Biwa Canal flows against the borrowed landscape of the Higashiyama Mountains, and the historical Western-style house, you can also enjoy matcha tea and the cafe in the main house.
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No Reservation Required
Date：12/07/2019 - 26/07/2019

The Garden/ Early Summer Morning/ Tea by the Veranda
gardenguide
No Reservation Required
Date：04/06/2019 - 04/06/2024

Murin-an Garden Explained in Plain English
Murin-an Miniature Japanese Moss Gardening Experience
Guide | Tea | Saturday
Date：Saturdays

Miniature Japanese Moss Gardening Experience with a guided tour & tea
Zaifu: Tea is ready to be served - Enjoy a bowl of fresh matcha in the garden
Tea | Tuesdays | No Reservation Required
Date：Tuesdays

Zaifu: Tea is ready to be served - Enjoy a bowl of fresh matcha in the garden

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wildflower
Staff Eyes2019/4/3

The Japanese Sweet Flag Blooms There are plants with long and thin leaves on the edge of the wat...

cleanup
Staff Eyes2019/4/2

Removing the Maple Buds There were many maple buds sprouting from the gaps in the haircap moss so...

teaschool
Event Report2019/4/2

Murin-an Tea School We held our last tea ceremony class in the tearoom for March. The weather w...

kimono
Event Report2019/4/2

Strolling in the Garden in Kimonos On March 30 (Sat.), we held a kimono rental event on the second...