The moss temple of Kyoto is an iconic homage to a humble bit of vegetation. 

Moss has come to represent the principles of wabi-sabi in its transience, quietness, and simplicity. Many temples, tea houses, and gardens proudly display their moss landscapes, which can be surprisingly tricky to maintain. But none do so more deliberately than the kokedera moss temple, Saihō-ji. A world heritage site, the temple grounds are immensely tranquil, and well worth the visit. Our recommendation is to go during tsuyu season (梅雨) — the rainy summer period from mid june to end of july. The warmth and moisture ensure the moss flourishes. Learn more about how you can visit the moss temple from our link in bio. 📷: @sonnyzehnder #pojstudio #piecesofjapan #japanesecraftsmanship #craftsmanship #japanesecrafts #japanesedesign #kyoto #japaneselifestyle #mosstemple #saihoji #mossgarden #mosslandscape #kyototemple #kyotorecommendations #travelkyoto