[CC:EN] Shisendō: A Kyoto Retreat Visited by Princess Diana in 1986 | Ichijōji Silent Travel Vlog

Shisendō, a retreat built in 1641 by the samurai and scholar Ishikawa Jōzan, offers a quiet reflection of poetry, calligraphy, and garden design. This historical site, where Princess Diana and King Charles visited in 1986, holds a deep connection to nature and tranquility. From the ‘Room of the Poetry Immortals’ to the meditative sound of sōzu in the garden, this is a space that blends art and serenity, set against Kyoto’s natural landscape.

00:00 Opening
00:25 Entering Shisendō
02:14 Inside Shisendō
02:52 Room of the Poetry Immortals
03:27 Main Hall
04:39 Princess Diana’s Visit
05:15 Touring the Garden
08:30 Outro

Footage of Princess Diana’s Visit
   • Princess Diana in Japan, 1986  

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