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Relaxing at the spot Murasaki Shikibu (紫式部 ?973-1031?) likely wrote part of 'The Tale of Genji' (源氏物語).
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#Kyoto #京都 #Rozanji #廬山寺 #MurasakiShikibu #紫式部 #kyototemples
The lady herself.
Murasaki Shikibu (紫式部 ?973-1031?), for some reason rendered in gold.
#Kyoto #京都 #Rozanji #廬山寺 #MurasakiShikibu #紫式部 #kyototemples
Murasaki Shikibu (紫式部 ?973-1031?), for some reason rendered in gold.
#Kyoto #京都 #Rozanji #廬山寺 #MurasakiShikibu #紫式部 #kyototemples
Rozan-ji's (廬山寺) 'Genji-no-tei' (源氏庭) was designed in 1965, inspired by Heian period gardens. Kikyō offer the only real colour.
White gravel is shaped into a pattern known as Genji Kumogata (源氏雲形), imitating the gold clouds seen on 'The Tale of Genji' scrolls.
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White gravel is shaped into a pattern known as Genji Kumogata (源氏雲形), imitating the gold clouds seen on 'The Tale of Genji' scrolls.
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