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Houses And Gardens Of Kyoto
by Daniell, Thomas (Text); Akihiko Seki (Photos)
About This Book
For over a thousand years, Kyoto has been the Imperial Capital of Japan and also the centre and cradle of the country's traditional culture. In this book, descriptions and contemporary photographs introduce Kyoto houses and gardens of different periods and styles. These include aristocratic villas, temple residences, merchant townhouses, traditional inns, private retreats and teahouses. Descriptions and location details are given for each place and important features of the history, architecture, furnishing or setting are noted. Bibliography.
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