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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."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-mother-and-son-search-for-zen-in-kyoto

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Famous Zen rock garden, UNESCO site, tranquil surrounding gardens

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13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8001, Japan Get directions

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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

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Featured in Afar

13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8001, Japan Get directions

Restroom

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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