Ryumon-baku waterfall in the precincts of Kinkakuji Temple

There is a waterfall called Ryumon-baku after passing Shariden (Kinkaku / the Golden Pavilion) in the precincts of Kinkakuji Temple. A carp stone has been set which looks as if a carp climbing up the waterfall which represents a legend about the gateway to success.

Literally, this Ryumon-baku water fall might be too small to be called a “waterfall”. The area where the water from Ryumon-baku waterfall flows toward is Kyokochi Pond (Mirror Pond), which is in the center of the temple's garden. Because Kyokochi Pond represents the sea, so the name, Ryumon-baku waterfall might be perfect for its size of the image.

I find a similarity between the beauty sense of Ryumon-baku waterfall of Kinkakuji and bonsai. They both create the image of mother nature in the small scenery.

T.S