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Kyoto in 3D

Temple

Ryōan-ji

A Zen temple famous for its enigmatic dry garden of fifteen rocks set in white gravel.

Editor's score
4.4
Visit
45 min
Price
€

About

Ryōan-ji's rock garden is arranged so you can never see all fifteen stones at once from the veranda. Its meaning is left to the visitor. The temple grounds also have a large pond and quiet walking paths.

Best time to go: Early morning, when you can sit quietly in front of the rock garden.

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