Katsura Imperial Villa is said to the most beautiful Japanese garden, which was constructed during the early and mid-seventeenth century.









The Shokin-tei Tea House












Amano-hashidate pond in front of the Shokin-tei Tea House

The Onrin-do Private Temple









Shoin (drawing room) which is a core building of Katsura Imperial Villa.












Autumn leaves protruding outside the gate (photo by Yuky R. )






Canal outside the villa






Hotaru-bashi (Firefly Bridge) leading from the Shokin-tei Tea House