Although blossoms and trees are more likely to catch visitors’ eyes, the keepers of Japan’s gardens, with a keen eye for detail, take care to maintain the poses of the barest branches and the placement of the simplest rocks. We invite you to walk through some of Kyoto’s famed and little-known gardens with our friend and garden designer entrusted with the palace and temple gardens of Kyoto. Taking the reins as the next generation within the family that has cared for Kyoto’s green spaces for centuries, your host for the day will astound with his show of experience and knowledge of Japanese garden history, and how he and his apprentices work to keep the gardens accurately intact for future generations to enjoy. Nearing the end of the day, you will get the chance, with the help of your guide’s experience hands, to create a miniature garden using techniques explained earlier in the day, making a bowl of authentic Japanese beauty to take home.