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Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi ·

Ryōan-ji

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

"That afternoon Sam and I went to the famous Zen rock garden at Ryoan-ji temple, and watched the waning sunlight inch across the pebbles, which were raked corduroy-like across the rectangular garden."

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Famous Zen rock garden, UNESCO site, tranquil surrounding gardens

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Famous Zen rock garden, UNESCO site, tranquil surrounding gardens

rock garden
zen garden
peaceful
contemplation
unesco world heritage site
calm atmosphere
japanese aesthetics
meditation
Google Rating
4.5 (10.7K)
Yelp Rating
4.6
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
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13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8001, Japan Get directions

Restroom
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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