Japanese Gardens-The Basics

Zen

Styles

Elements

Conclusion

Rocks, Islands and Mountains

Japanese Gardens may be created without flowers, grass, ponds, streams, mounds, paths and even trees, but a Japanese Garden cannot exist without rocks

In Japan, rocks are not just rocks; they are privileged objects, objects that demand very special attention
Japanese discuss rocks with reverence, considering each rock individually, identifying features and exercising the critical discrimination of a collector of works of art

The fascination the Japanese hold for rocks is a deep-rooted cultural phenomenon