Miyako meisho zue

The title in translation is: "Pictorial guide to scenic spots in Kyoto". Rito was a writer and poet who wrote a number of guides to Kyoto gardens and scenic spots in the late 18th and early 19th century. This book was originally published in 1780. He also wrote a couple of manuals on garden construction. Information here is obtained from the [Japanese Garden Dictionary][1].


[1]: http://www.nabunken.go.jp/database/jgd/pages/AkisatoRito.html