Hieizan Ritsuin Temple Garden, has been designated as a national scenic spot, but it is usually private and not open to the public except during spec

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Hieizan Ritsuin Temple Garden, has been designated as a national scenic spot, but it is usually private and not open to the public except during special exhibition periods. The gardens are made up of a small zen dry karesansui garden by the entrance, mossy pathways with dry stream elements in the central garden as well as a large carp pond adjacent.

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Location: Sakamoto, Shiga, Japan
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