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Katsura Rikyu(桂離宮)

かつらりきゅう Katsura Imperial Villa

Katsura Rikyu(桂離宮)

Photo: Cyril Bèle / CC BY 2.0 / Source

Three pavilions set diagonally so every room sees a different garden; Bruno Taut's account of it changed how the world read Japanese architecture.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture / Outdoor art / Land art
City / townKyoto
Area in the prefectureKyoto City

FAQ

Where is Katsura Imperial Villa?
It is in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Katsura Imperial Villa?
Three pavilions set diagonally so every room sees a different garden; Bruno Taut's account of it changed how the world read Japanese architecture. The focus is architecture, land art.
When was Katsura Imperial Villa established?
It dates from 1615.

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Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%9B%A2%E5%AE%AE

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