龍安寺まで自転車Ryoanji Temple is one of Kyoto's gems.
It is a zen temple in northwest Kyoto, a short ride from both Kinkakuji Temple and Ninnaji Temple. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The current location of the temple was originally an estate that belonged to the Fujiwara clan. It then came under the control of a sub-branch of the family, the Hosokawas.
Katsumoto Hosokawa willed the property, ruined during the Onin War, to become a zen sect temple.
Ryoanji is the most famous rock garden in Japan. It also has a fantastic garden. The garden has a large pond, and an almost southeast Asian feel.
Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 (8:30 to 16:30 December through February)
Admission: 500 yen
13 Ryoanji Goryonoshita-cho
Ukyo-ku Kyoto
Tel: 075 463 2216
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