Contents
Introduction by Julie Moir Messervy
Notes on Japanese Words
1. Garden Travels: A Year of Seasons
2. The Language of Gardens
3. Japan: Gardens East and North of Kyoto
4. Visiting the Old Capital
5. Gardens in Kyoto: East of the Takano/Kamo Rivers
Central Area, North to South
North and West Foothills
6. At Home with Coffee
7. Japan: Gardens West and South of Kyoto
8. Joy of the Business Hotel
9. History
10. Glossary
11. Bibliography and Further Reading
12. Maps
About the Author
Alison Main and Newell Platten are both retired architects. Alison practices as an artist, and Newell is an urban design consultant.
ISBN 0-393-73091-3 / April 2002 / 120 color illustrations / 224 pages