Ryōan-ji

Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi

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The Perfect 7-Day Japan Itinerary (Updated 2025)

"My favorite temple in Kyoto, Ryoan-ji was established in 1450 and converted into a Zen temple; it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a famed rock-and-sand garden considered one of the best in the country, a mausoleum housing seven emperors’ remains, and a teahouse where you can experience a traditional tea ceremony overlooking the Kyoyochi reflecting pool." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/seven-day-japan-itinerary/

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

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