Ryoanji Temple

Top 1% of attractions in Kyoto

8 / 10

“The solemn stones set into the sand at Ryoan-ji's rock garden has become one of Japan's quintessential images.”

– Fodor's

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." Full review

Frommer's

"Home to what is probably the most famous Zen rock garden in all of Japan." Full review

After visiting the rock garden, be sure to take a walk around the temple grounds.

+81 75-463-2216

13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8001