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Ryoanji Temple vs Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Both are praised by expert writers. Overall, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is preferred by most professionals compared to Ryoanji Temple. Kiyomizu-dera Temple scores 97 with recommendations from 6 reviewers including Frommer's, Time Out and Michelin Guide.
Ryoanji Temple
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13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8001
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Fodor's
"The solemn stones set into the sand at Ryoan-ji's rock garden has become one of Japan's quintessential images."
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U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan."
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Frommer's
"Home to what is probably the most famous Zen rock garden in all of Japan."
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After visiting the rock garden, be sure to take a walk around the temple grounds.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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Atlas Obscura
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Time Out
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Mt. Otowa, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
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Fodor's
"Pilgrims have climbed Higashiyama's cobblestone streets lined with tea shops and craft vendors to this gorgeous mountainside temple for centuries."
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Take off your shoes before descending the stairway for a metaphoric journey into the soul
Atlas Obscura
"A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child. "
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Dedicated to merciful Kannon, Kiyomizu-dera dates back to the 8C, although the current buildings date from the 17C."
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Time Out
"If you only visit one temple in Kyoto, make it this World Heritage behemoth."
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U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building"
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