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Koryu-ji TemplevsRyoanji Temple
Ryoanji Temple and Koryu-ji Temple are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Koryu-ji Temple ranks marginally better than Ryoanji Temple. Koryu-ji Temple is ranked #13 in Kyoto with approval from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Koryu-ji Temple
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Hachigaoka-cho, Uzumasa, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
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Fodor's "One of Kyoto's oldest temples, Koryu-ji was founded in 622 by Kawakatsu Hata in memory of Prince Shotoku (572–621)." Full review
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Be sure to enjoy the outdoor garden in back and try your hand at Japanese calligraphy in the annex.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Dating back to 1165, Koryu-ji's kodo (sermon hall) is one of the oldest structures in Kyoto." Full review
Ryoanji Temple Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
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." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"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." Full review
Frommer's "Home to what is probably the most famous Zen rock garden in all of Japan." Full review
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After visiting the rock garden, be sure to take a walk around the temple grounds.
