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Karesansui, also known as a dry garden or Japanese rock garden, is a traditional landscape design originating from Japan. It emphasizes minimalist aesthetics and symbolic representations of nature through carefully arranged rocks, gravel, and sand. These gardens are designed to serve as contemplative spaces, often associated with Zen Buddhist temples and monasteries.
The core elements of a karesansui include rocks or stones that symbolize mountains or islands, and raked
Karesansui gardens are constructed to be low-maintenance and are typically devoid of traditional plant life, although
The history of karesansui dates back to the Muromachi period (1336–1573), where they became prominent in Zen
Karesansui exemplify principles of Japanese aesthetics, reflecting concepts of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfection and transience—and fostering