| Shisendo is a delughtful little temple in the northern part of the Higashi-yama mountains. It was built in 1641 by the poet Ishikawa Jozan (1583-1672) as a moutain retreat for hermits. It now belongs to the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. The temple is famous for its Japanese azalea ("tsutsuji") garden and its tranquility |
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