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Backyard of the building is a beautifully arranged garden with a pond. The garden was designed by Priest Soseki Muso {soh-seh-key moo-soh} (1275-1351), another great Zen priest famous for making Zen style garden, and the founder of Zuisenji. It was the first garden laid out in Zen style, but rearranged during the Edo Period. Visiting here in May used to be nice with azalea (Rhododendron lateritium) and iris (Iris nertschinskia) in full bloom. The garden was remodelled in 2003 and it no longer has plants like azalea or iris (see the photo at the top of this page). It is designated as a Historic Spot as well as a Scenic Spot by the National Government.
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