But in Kyoto in the 14th and 15th century , a new kind of garden appeared at the important zen temples .
The gardens of the early zen temples in Japan resembled Chinese gardens of the time , with lakes and islands .
In Kyoto in the 14th and 15th century , a new kind of garden appeared at the important zen temples .
The gardens of the early zen temples in Japan resembled Chinese gardens of the time , with lakes and islands .