By Harukawa Film Works

In this beautifully cinematic ASMR video by Harukawa Film Works, viewers are invited to explore 15 of Kyoto’s most iconic and tranquil gardens. Captured with an eye for the subtle interplay of light, shadow, and natural detail, the video serves as a visual and auditory retreat into the serene landscapes of traditional Japanese garden design.

The journey begins at Shisen-do Temple, known for its poetry-inspired garden and carefully maintained moss. Other highlights include the raked sand patterns at Enkou-ji Temple, the reflective stillness of the pond at Komyo-in, and the architectural harmony of Nanzen-ji's Hojo Garden. Each garden represents a unique interpretation of wabi-sabi aesthetics—appreciating simplicity, impermanence, and the passage of time.

Tenryu-ji’s Sogenchi Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers expansive views and historic significance. Hogon-in's Shishiku Garden and Kogen-in's Kosho Garden offer dynamic compositions of rocks, water, and minimal architecture, inviting introspection. At Chishaku-in and Tofuku-ji, you're enveloped in lush greenery and expertly manicured landscapes that change with the seasons.

Keishun-in and Zuiho-in bring a meditative tone with their intimate scale and texture-rich elements, while Funda-in's Sesshu Garden highlights the work of the famed artist Sesshu Toyo. The experience concludes with visits to Taizo-in and Ryogen-in, encapsulating centuries of Kyoto’s garden artistry from Zen Buddhism to cultural history.

Whether you’re a garden enthusiast, ASMR aficionado, or cultural explorer, this film offers a moment of stillness—to see and feel the quiet depth of Kyoto’s most cherished green spaces.