Okochi Sanso was an interesting place to visit ... this old Japanese movie star basically picked a gorgeous site and built himself a zen sanctuary. You get a beautiful view of Kyoto city center too. Near the end of the garden route, don't miss this little calligraphy/meditation space called 妙音庵...many people missed it and we had the whole space to ourselves for a good 10 minutes to meditate and soak in the tranquillity.