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Joeiji Temple Sesshu Garden

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The legend of this garden tells that 29th Ouchi family Masahiro ordered to a master painter Sesshu to make this garden in the mid-Muromachi era. However, no record tells about Sesshu or proves the legend was true.

This garden includes Musenike pond, and is a typical dry garden style in the Muromachi era, which is dynamic and simple at the same time.

Basic Information

Location Miyanoshimo 2001, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Access (1) 10 minutes by car from JR Yamafuchi line Yamaguchi station
(2) 10 minutes by car from Chugoku Expressway Yamaguchi IC
Website http://sesshu.jp/
Office of Inquiry Joei-ji Temple TEL: 083-922-2272