Roots EarthKyoto, Japan
Murin-an
Built in the 1890s for the statesman Yamagata Aritomo, Murin-an is a Meiji-era villa garden by master designer Ogawa Jihei. Fed by canal water and framing the Higashiyama hills, it pioneered a fresh, naturalistic style.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Murin-an, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 35.0116, 135.7872