Chinese and Japanese architecture

One paragraph answering these questions:
Why were gates, enclosures, courtyards, and gardens important in traditional Chinese and Japanese architecture? How would a visitor experience an imperial/state compound differently than a religious compound? (E.g Forbidden city vs. Buddhist monastery)

Chinese and Japanese architecture

One paragraph answering these questions:
Why were gates, enclosures, courtyards, and gardens important in traditional Chinese and Japanese architecture? How would a visitor experience an imperial/state compound differently than a religious compound? (E.g Forbidden city vs. Buddhist monastery)