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Ryugen-in Temple

82-1 Daitokuji-cho Murasakino Kita-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
+81 75-491-7635
The lovely grounds of Ryoan-ji
Ryoan-ji Zen Garden
An old drinking water fountain
On the grounds of Ryoan-ji
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Ranked #245 of 278 attractions in Kyoto
4.0 of 5 stars 1 Review
Description: This temple is home to the most famous Zen rock garden in Japan, which has been in existence since the 15th century.
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“Goergeous and Peaceful, but just a bit too crowded”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2005
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Ryoan-ji is a truly lovely place. The Zen garden for which it is famous is indeed a calm and thoughtful place. Apparently many Japanese people think so too, because it was swarming with visitors when we were there. But everyone was fairy quiet and respectful, so it never felt noisy or wild. Even the groups of students walking around the... More

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82-1 Daitokuji-cho Murasakino Kita-ku
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
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