Joeiji is a historic Zen temple famed for Sesshutei, a magnificent landscape garden created about 500 years ago by the revered monk, ink painter, and landscape artist Sesshu. Designed as a living, three-dimensional representation of his classical paintings, the grounds feature striking vertical rock arrangements distinctive to the Muromachi Period. Visitors can stroll the peaceful perimeter or sit along the temple veranda to contemplate the harmonious balance of moss, stone, and reflecting water. It stands as an enduring masterpiece of Japanese garden design and a tranquil retreat in Yamaguchi.
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