The Genji-no-tei garden of Rozan-ji was inspired by the shape of golden clouds found decorating The Tale of Genji scrolls. It is famed for the bellflowers that bloom here.

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   1) KIKYŌ
   Kikyō (桔梗) are increasingly rare in the wild. Popularly offered to the dead at Obon, the flower represents elegance, refinement, & honesty.
   The roots are believed to help with coughs & phlegm.

   Akechi Mitsuhide (明智光秀 1528-82) used the flower for his crest.

   The Genji-no-tei (源氏庭) was designed in 1965, inspired by Heian period gardens. Kikyō offer the only colour.
   White gravel is shaped into a pattern known as Genji Kumogata, imitating the gold clouds seen on The Tale of Genji scrolls.