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Miyako rinsen meishō zue
都林泉名勝図会

Miyako rinsen meishō zue (Pictorial guide to gardens in Kyoto)


A guidebook on gardens and scenic spots around Kyoto, with explanatory notes and illustrations. It consists of a set of five volumes, totaling 517 pages, and includes over 140 drawings. Some 90 gardens are illustrated. It was published in 1799 by Akisato Ritō, who wrote Tsukiyamateizōden (kōhen) in 1828.


Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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