[4K] 近江 孤篷庵　OUMI KOHOU-AN JAPANESE GARDEN

千利休、古田織部とともに日本三大茶人としても名高い小堀遠州（こぼりえんしゅう）（1579-1647）の菩提を弔うために、2代目城主宗慶（そうけい）（正之）が、江戸時代前期、京都大徳寺（だいとくじ）から僧円恵（そうえんけい）を招いて開山した臨済宗大徳寺派の寺。遠州が京都大徳寺に建立した孤篷庵にちなんで、近江孤篷庵としました。 Oumi Kohouan is a temple located in the tranquility of the mountains and greenery which consoles the spirit of Enshuu Kobori (1579 - 1647), Lord of Komuro Castle, known as one of the three great tea ceremony masters. Enshuu constructed Kohouan in Daitoku Ji (temple) in Kyoto, and this temple in contrast is called Ohmi Kohouan. The garden of this temple is well noted for using the natural environment applying Karesansui (dry garden style) and Chisen Kaiyuu Shiki Teien (Japanese garden style with layout of pond, miniature mountains, bridge, etc., where visitors can walk around). The garden is designated as scenic spot by the prefectural government and is known as the best spot for autumn leaves in Kohoku (Northern part of Lake Biwa) Music : Youtube audio library