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Two gardens of different centuries joined into one, borrowing the Todaiji gate and the hills as its scenery.
About this place
Isui-en (依水園, Isuien) is a Japanese garden located in Nara, the old capital of Japan near Kyōto. It has been preserved since its creation in the Meiji era, and is the only walking garden (kaiyushiki teien) in Nara. It is divided into two sections, which were originally two separate gardens, and each features a pagoda.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1670 Highlights / collection：Borrowed scenery of Todaiji Nandaimon, Gardens of two eras connected Genre：Architecture, Outdoor art and land art
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