Karesansui

Karesansui, also known as Japanese dry landscape gardening, is a style of garden that uses rocks, gravel, and sand to evoke natural landscapes without water features. The gravel is carefully raked into patterns representing ripples or waves, and the placement of rocks suggests mountains, islands, or other natural formations. It’s designed to promote meditation and reflection by creating a serene, minimalist environment that captures the essence of nature's beauty and impermanence through simplicity and symbolism. Karesansui gardens are often found at temples and are appreciated for their aesthetic harmony and contemplative atmosphere.