Ryōan-ji
Ukyo Ward, Kyoto
On the scenic grounds of this 15th-century temple is a famous Zen rock garden & a yudofu restaurant.
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Why it's in the ranking
We blend the rating (4.5) with the volume of 11,515 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.49 (out of 5).
Opening hours
● Closed now- Monday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Friday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Saturday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Sunday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Approximate location
Address: 13 Ryōanji Goryōnoshitachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8001, Japan
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Reviews from Google- ★★★★★★★★★★Kaiser Howl· 3 months ago
Although it wasn’t the autumn foliage season, visiting Ryoan-ji on a rainy day in May turned out to be a surprisingly lovely experience. I wouldn’t say the inside of the temple was my favorite part, but the surrounding outdoor areas wer…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Violet Hoda· 3 months ago
Ryoanji was everything I hoped it would be—and easily one of my favorite gardens in Kyoto. The famous rock garden is exactly as peaceful and meditative as they say. Fifteen rocks arranged on a bed of white gravel, meant to be viewed from…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Joseph Lee· 2 months ago
Ryoan-ji is one of the most peaceful and memorable places I visited in Kyoto. The famous rock garden is beautifully simple yet incredibly captivating, inviting you to pause, reflect, and appreciate the essence of Zen philosophy. Sitting…
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