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"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."
Famous Zen rock garden, UNESCO site, tranquil surrounding gardens
13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8001, Japan Get directions
Japanese-style business hotel · Kyoto-shi
Spacious rooms, great location near subway, laundry facilities
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Building · Kyoto-shi
Tatami rooms, in-room regional breakfast & dinner, tea ceremonies
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Authentic South Indian dosas, biryani, thalis, chai
Shinto shrine · Kyoto-shi
Vibrant Shinto shrine with stunning architecture and serene gardens.
Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi
Zen temple complex with serene gardens, tea ceremonies, and bonsai
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Kinshidon bowls with omelet & charcoal-grilled eel
Thousands of vibrant red torii gates form mountain trails
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Oldest Zen temple: twin dragons, tranquil gardens, serene beauty
Restaurant · Kyoto-shi
Expansive buffet with Japanese, Western, and Asian options
Breakfast restaurant · Kyoto-shi
Imaginative fish dishes, 5+ sides, corn butter rice, fresh sashimi