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Japanese Architecture and Gardens
Japanese architecture works in harmony with its surroundings and the garden. This page provides links to the most interesting and informative sites on Japanese architecture and gardens.
Bonsai Carl's Japanese Garden
Provides information on the Japanese garden including philosophies, items of design, listing of trees and shrubs, and several garden galleries.
Creating Japanese Zen Gardens
An article on the Japanese dry landscape rock garden known as Karesansui.
Japan Information Network: Architecture
Examines the architectural styles of Japan from the traditional to the modern. Text with photographs of examples.
Japanese Architecture in Kyoto
Links to all major architectural sites in Kyoto, organized by districts.
JIN Japan: Architecture and Gardens
Excellent site with sections on the architecture or Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and Japanese castles. Incredible graphics and photos of architectural examples. Highly recommended.
JIN Japan: Gardens
Overview of the Japanese garden with photos of the finest examples of the rock garden, moss garden, and villa garden.
Shoin Architecture
Documents the development, functions, and features of Shoin style architecture, the residential homes of the samurai during the Muromachi period. Photos, illustrations, and text.
The Art of Japan- Architecture
An amazingly well-produced site about the traditional arts, made by 3 high school students. Good information on the history of Japanese architecture, castles, tearooms, and architectural oddities.