Karesansui, also known as dry landscape gardening or Zen garden, is a traditional Japanese garden that emphasizes white sand or pebbles arranged to symbolize mountains and water. Appreciating Karesansui involves understanding the principles of composition, such as the use of rocks to represent mountains and the raking of sand to simulate waves, and the spiritual and meditative aspects that the garden offers. The art form aims to create a tranquil space that invites contemplation and harmony with nature.