Ōkōchi Sansō Audio Guide
Explore Ōkōchi Sansō with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Ōkōchi Sansō is a historic Japanese strolling garden and villa in Kyoto, Japan. It was once the home of silent film actor Denjirō Ōkōchi.
What you will hear
Arrival at Arashiyama Station
Establishes the location context near the scenic Torokko Arashiyama Station, which serves as the primary gateway for many visitors arriving from the Sagano Scenic Railway.
Arashiyama Torokko Station
Welcome to Arashiyama Torokko Station, a gateway to the Sagano Scenic Railway and the tranquil landscapes beyond the bustling tourist district.
The Chumon Middle Gate
Focuses on the Middle Gate, one of the officially registered tangible cultural properties, which serves as a threshold to the inner garden.
The Middle Gate
Designated as a tangible cultural property, this gate signals the transition into the villa’s inner sanctuary and residential heart.
The Art of Borrowed Scenery
Demonstrates the 'shakkei' technique where the Arashiyama mountains and Hozu River are visually integrated into the garden's layout.
The Borrowed Scenery
This garden utilizes the ancient concept of 'borrowed scenery' to incorporate the distant mountains and river gorge into its own design.
Jibutsudō - The Actor's Sanctuary
Highlights the oldest structure on the estate, a small Buddhist hall where the actor practiced Zen meditation.
The Jibutsudo Shrine
This small Buddhist hall is the oldest structure on the estate and served as a private space for the actor’s Zen meditation.
Tekisuian and the Moss Garden
Focuses on the tea house and the lush moss-covered ground, representing the traditional wabi-sabi aesthetic of the estate.
The Tekisuian Pavilion
This traditional tea house is a registered tangible cultural property that embodies the aesthetic of beauty found in nature's imperfections.
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