Muza-chan's Gate to Japan

Japanese gardens, Nakajima, the accessible island

Fri, May 9, 2014, by Muza-chan
There are two types of symbolic islands in the pond of the Japanese garden: those completely isolated and without any constructions, are symbolizing Horaijima, a mythical island accessible only to immortals. The other type is represented by islands reachable by bridges, like the one in today's photo, taken inside the Okayama Koraku-en Garden. Called Nakajima, they often feature a pavilion or even a chashitsu tea house.

Koraku-en Garden, Okayama
EXIF info:

Nikon D300
Lens: 8-16mm F/4.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 13mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 250



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