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Kyoto: A Contemplative Guide

by Gouverneur Mosher
Kyoto: A Contemplative Guide
Kyoto: A Contemplative Guide

Explore Kyoto's serene beauty and spiritual depth.

If you're enamored by the idea of discovering a city's soul, "Kyoto: A Contemplative Guide" might resonate with you. It's about immersing yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of this ancient capital. The book invites you to understand the harmony of Kyoto's temples, gardens, and seasons, essentially offering a serene escape through its pages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Kyoto: A Contemplative Guide

by Gouverneur Mosher
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ISBN: 9780804812948
Authors: Gouverneur Mosher
Publisher: Tuttle
Date of Publication: 1964-12-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Religion, Travel
Related Topics: Guidebook, Travelogue
Goodreads rating: 4.32
(rated by 28 readers)

Description

In brief, it is a narrative and guide to sixteen representative sights which, in addition to being outstanding in themselves, combine to give the visitor a broad understanding of Kyoto's political, religious, and cultural history. Among them are the ancient Phoenix Hall of the Byodo-in, the famous rock garden at Ryoan-ji, the mountain temples of Enryaku-ji, the lavishly decorated Nijo Castle of the Tokugawas, the Silver Pavilion and its remarkable garden, and the "all-time temple," Kiyomizu. The book falls into three parts. Part I is a narrative which devotes a chapter to each location and discusses its background, its place in history, and its noteworthy aspects, offering insights into its essence and bringing it alive for the reader. Taken as a whole, the narrative tells the story of Kyoto. Part II is a comprehensive guide to each of the sixteen sights, plus associated establishments. With this guide, the visitor needs no further assistance to learn all that a place has to offer him. It is factual, concise, and complete. Part III, "Getting There and Back," provides complete information on the practical aspects of visiting each place, including public transportation routes. The book is generously illustrated with photographs, maps, route plans, and building plans, as well as a selection of reproductions from old prints and picture scrolls. Three appendices—a chart of Japanese art periods, a glossary
 

Explore Kyoto's serene beauty and spiritual depth.

If you're enamored by the idea of discovering a city's soul, "Kyoto: A Contemplative Guide" might resonate with you. It's about immersing yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of this ancient capital. The book invites you to understand the harmony of Kyoto's temples, gardens, and seasons, essentially offering a serene escape through its pages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.