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Ryoanji: Zen rock garden facts

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When do we visit Ryoanji temple?

Spring

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the rock garden of Ryoanjithe rock garden of Ryoanji

In spring time, we have two kind of cherry blossoms. We can see both of them at the same time only in a week. They are in bloom in late March or early April.

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Outside of the wall, cherry blossoms fell on maples.

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Autumn

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the rock garden of Ryoanji龍安寺石庭の紅葉

In antumn, maples lure many people into Kyoto. Ryoanji temple is one of the best places to visit.

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On the other side of the garden, we have a stunning view, too.

In snow

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The rock garden in snowThe rock garden in snow

Very rare occasion. We have 1 or 2 snowing days in Kyoto.

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About Ryoanji temple; open hours, fee, etc.

General info

Daiynzan Ryoanji

Adress 13 Ryoanji goryonosita-cho, Ukyo ward, Kyoto, 〒616-8001

Phone # 075-463-2216

FAX 075-463-2218

Website Ryoanji temple official site

Open hours

March~November 8:00~17:00

December~February  8:00~16:30

Entrance fee

Adult 500 yen Children under 15 300 yen

The time to required: 1hr~

Brochure

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English brochure is available!

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Access to Ryoanji

From JR Kyoto station

Take kyoto municipal subway. On the platform #2, take a train for Kokusaikaikan.

Get off the train at Imadegawa sta.

Pass through the entrance #3 and take a bus at Karasuma Imadegawa bus stop as indicated on the map.

Take off the bus at Ryoanji mae bus stop as indicated on the map.

From Keihan Gion shijo sta. and Hankyu Kawaramachi sta.

Take bus #59 at Shijo Kawaramachi bus stop.

Take off the bus at Ryoanji mae bus stop.