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Ginkaku-ji

Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi ·

Ginkaku-ji

Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi ·
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A Mother and Son Search for Zen in Kyoto

"Getty: ...a groundskeeper sweeping the moss in the woods behind Ginkaku-ji temple with a broom, each movement meticulous and singular."

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Zen temple with stunning gardens, sand art, and mountain views

peaceful atmosphere
beautiful gardens
zen atmosphere
sand garden
tea ceremony room
matcha soft serve
moss garden
walking path
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Zen temple with stunning gardens, sand art, and mountain views

peaceful atmosphere
beautiful gardens
zen atmosphere
sand garden
tea ceremony room
matcha soft serve
moss garden
walking path
Google Rating
4.5 (16.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.4
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
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2 Ginkakujicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8402, Japan Get directions

Restroom
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