Core Kyoto mini Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential Spaces

Core Kyoto

5m 00s
Broadcast on March 16, 2019 Available until March 16, 2024

Traditional Kyoto machiya townhouses have narrow entrances, and are long and deep. At the back lie small tsubo-niwa gardens, enclosed on all sides. Originally serving to light and ventilate the house, they enabled residents to comfortably endure the intense, summer heat. Over time, people applied their simple, austere aesthetic sensibilities to create beauty in these confined spaces. Discover the wisdom behind these gardens through the local lifestyle and the expertise of the landscape artists.

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