Zen Garden, Zen Mind (Kyoto Half-Day Tour)

The Japanese garden defies quick and easy understanding. As we move in awe through one of these masterpieces we can feel that there is something deeper than just the physical beauty that surrounds us. This experience will go to the heart of that "something deeper". While getting away from the crowds and occupying some of Kyoto's most magical and sacred spaces that artists, nobles, and Zen monks created hundreds of years ago, you will hear in-depth explanations and insights into the world of Japanese gardens that you would never learn about otherwise. The Japanese garden will be revealed to you as an expression of profound art-- amazing living and breathing sculptures nestled within the larger landscape of Kyoto. As you will undoubtedly visit at least several temples and gardens while you are in Japan, this experience will equip you with all the tools you need to help make your experience one that will form a lasting impression on your heart.