saihoji 西芳寺
moss temple 苔寺
kyoto

Back gate to Saihoji temple
Blankets of moss, swept daily
A peaceful Japanese-style garden with a small pond surrounded by rocks and lush green trees and plants.
Stone pathway with green moss and grass on sides, bordered by wooden posts and rope.
A moss-covered landscape with a large, twisting tree trunk leaning against a stone wall. The ground is covered with moss and rocks, and there is a traditional building with a tiled roof in the background.
A lush green forest floor covered in moss, with tall trees casting dappled shade and a small plant in the foreground.
A peaceful garden with lush moss, trees casting shadows, a stone wall, and traditional buildings in the background, illuminated by sunlight.
A manicured Japanese garden with statues, moss, rocks, and prune trees, surrounded by a ropes barrier.
Pond with stone retaining wall at Saijoji