What other travelers are saying about Renge-ji Temple
To miss this perfect, serene, little temple and garden would be tragic. It’s very quiet which is the perfect antidote to all the over crowded ‘big’ tourist temples in Kyoto. I could happily spend a day watching the koi in the tranquil pond contemplating how life could be… and surely that’s the point? Reasonably easy to get to by train and a short walk. I think ¥500 entry but it didn’t matter. Possibly my favourite place in Kyoto.
Small, green and tranquil. I think it’s more popular or got famous during autumn for the maple leaves color change and with the mosses. I went there during a hot summer day where I was basically the only one inside, enjoying the garden, scenery, silence and nature all by myself, which was exactly what I was looking for coming back to Kyoto and visiting a temple on a week day during the hot summer. Recommend for those looking for some zen moments :)
Perfect place to enjoy momiji/fall season, when I failed to enter the famous Rurikoin Temple nearby. The place depicts serenity, peace, and beauty all at once. The entrance fee is 400¥ at the time and it’s worth it. Recommended!
We got there at 4:54, which is close to the closing time. The caretakers refused to let us in and said that the place is close already. We were more than happy to pay for entry to stay for only a few minutes. Closing before your stated business hours is normally unacceptable even by a few minutes here, so this experience left my experience very sour.
A beautiful temple to go to during momiji season. I think this is one of the lesser known temples among tourists, so it doesn’t get as crowded as the more popular ones. Nonetheless, it is worth the visit ~