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Located just a stone's throw from Todai-ji Temple, this traditional Japanese garden is an oasis of peace and tranquility.

Isuien Garden
Suimon-cho, Nara City
Visited in November 2025
Camera: LUMIX G100D
Lens: OLYMPUS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F2.8

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[Blog Post (Japanese)] Isuien: A borrowed-scenery garden that incorporates views of Mount Wakakusa and the South Gate of Todai-ji Temple
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