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Usually ships in 1 business days | | Only 4 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the introductory essays are individual entries for more than fifty temple and palace gardens. The text is augmented by an excellent selection of photographs, historical prints, maps and color plates. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Marc Treib | | Paperback: | 202 pages | | Publisher: | Kodansha USA | | Publication Date: | December 18, 2003 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 4770029535 | | Product Width: | 131.0 centimeters | | Product Height: | 189.0 centimeters | | Product Weight: | 0.73 pounds | | Package Length: | 7.56 inches | | Package Width: | 5.24 inches | | Package Height: | 0.55 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.73 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 9 reviews |
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12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 The only comprehensive guide to the gardens of Kyoto Apr 04, 2006
By William Will
This book is an indispensible aide to anyone planning a trip on his own. This book contains over 50 individual entries describing the gardens of Kyoto and environs, grouped by geographic location within the city. Overview maps for the different districts show the approximate location of the individual gardens, so that the traveller can put together itineraries for daytrips in the Kyoto area.
Each entry gives details of opening hours, historic background and special features of the garden described. The name of the garden and its location are additonally specified in Japanese characters, making this book the ideal travel guide for those embarking on a trip to Kyoto.
There is a limited number of photos, so that those wanting to plan a trip using the guide might consider referencing other books with numerous color photos to pick the specific gardens they are interested in.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
A Guide to The Gardens of Kyoto, Marc Treib and Ron Herman Jan 05, 2005
By Gerard Taaffe
Don't leave home without this book! Anyone who is planning a trip to Japan (resident foreigners included) and has even the slighest interest learning about the Gardens of Kyoto should buy a copy of this superb book, which is small enough to carry in your shoulder bag. The book contains gives the balance of detail,giving good a historical background and landscape points overview. This is a buy you will not regret. Well done to the authors.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Very Useful Guidebook Jun 05, 2009
By Ronin
I've met Ron Herman and he is one of the most talented landscape gardeners and an authoritative western expert on Japanese gardens in particular. Kyoto does not change fast, so even though the book is old this is still a highly valuable guide for anyone planning on visiting this remarkable city. This guide book describes all the major gardens in the 5-districts and their surroundings, and will help you decide what you want to see and how to get there. He also offers itineraries to help plan you trip.
The book has many good color and b/w photos, and numerous diagrams to give you an idea of what to expect. It also offers a brief history of Kyoto and the gardens, and describes the various styles. If you are visiting Kyoto for the first time, do a web search and find a good ryokan, or traditional inn for your stay. The Japanese understand service like no other, and this will significantly enhance your experience. They can be expensive and you'll get what you pay for (avoid Yachiyo Ryokan, its not worth the price and they're rude to westerners in a subtle and very Japanese way, like sticking you in the noisiest room when the place is empty or telling you to come back if you arrive a little early).
I also recommend Diane Durston's book "Old Kyoto", which has good cultural info and all the great places to shop & eat. You can skip the big name guide books if you get these two. Have a great one!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Scholarly Book with great color photos Oct 18, 2010
By david@drasla
I was greatly impressed with the historical text in the beginning of the book, which sets the stage for the rest. I have several books on Kyoto and Gardens of Japan, but this one is now my favorite.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Simply the best Feb 07, 2009
By L. Madsen
I've visited the gardens and temples of Kyoto twice before, and am going again soon. I will take this book, the 2nd edition I've carried as I wore the first one out. A truly indispensable guide to the history and contents of the 50 sites it covers.
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