Rokuonji, as it is actually called, means Deer Garden Temple and it is the gardens of this wonderful place that really elevates it above the rest.
The Kyoko-chi Pond (or Mirror Pond) alone takes up 60,600 square meters and includes islands of various sizes such as Naka-jima and Iwa-jima. There are also rocks and stones of unusual shapes. These islands have different shapes depending on the angle from which they are seen.
Sekka-tei Cottage (or Place of Evening Beauty) is a traditional tea house. The view at the back of the hill is particularly impressive.
What type of plant is this (below)?
