Many people go to Kyoto to see the ancient temples or for the spring blooms of sakura (cherry blossoms), but Kyoto's old-fashioned rock gardens are unavoidable. The absence of flowers doesn't only decide the beauty; the intentional placement of stones and the minimal designs in the sand, which include pebbles that look like waves, are all chosen to drive the mind to a specified … [Read more...] about 6 Most Beautiful Zen Rock Gardens In Kyoto