Learn the overall history of Japanese gardens while looking at gardens that have been designated Japanese cultural properties.
Lectures are organized by Ueyakato Landscape, a longstanding landscape firm in Kyoto that has served as Nanzen-ji Temple’s exclusive gardening company for 174 years, and are taught by employee Michael Shapiro. We hope you will consider joining us for this truly rare opportunity.
(Classroom Session) May 15, 2022 (Sun.)
After a complete summary of Japanese garden history from the seventh century until the present day, we’ll discuss our favorite Japanese gardens and use the knowledge we’ve learned to deepen our understanding of them together.
(Garden Session) June 26, 2022 (Sun.)
Tour the garden with Michael and apply your knowledge of Japanese gardens to Murin-an and the gardener skills used to care for it in each season and its connection to the Higashiyama landscape. After the lecture, enjoy exploring the garden and reviewing on your own!
1. Date: May 15 & June 26, 2022
2. Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
3. Cost: 6,000 yen for classroom and garden lectures
3,500 yen for a single lecture
4. Reservations: Reservations prioritized
Same-day participation only as openings are available
Payment for same-day participation at reception window only
5. Place:
(Classroom session) Main house, 2nd. fl.
(Garden session) Western-style building/Murin-an garden
6. Number of participants: Up to 10 people (6 person minimum)
7. Lecturer: Michael Shapiro, Heritage and Garden Artistry Division, Ueyakato Landscape
8: Language: Mainly English