What other travelers are saying about Ryoan-ji Temple
This is a place you definitely should NOT pass up on a trip to Kyoto. Most folks have seen a zen rock garden or two, but this one takes the cake. Especially during the fall with the autumn colors. A breathtaking and gorgeous view.
The temple itself as well is beautiful inside with cool artworks on the sliding doors.
You will not regret visiting this Zen place at all. I loved how it’s not crowded as you know everywhere in Kyoto is now fully packed with tourists. It is not a Wow place but somewhere you can find peace. Except the famous stone garden, the trees the pond and everywhere is just too pretty like a paint.
*highly recommend to try the tofu meal from the restaurant there - nice food with nice view = PERFECT!
Such a beautiful temple to visit. The best part is that it's not as busy as some of the more popular ones. We ended up having lunch there since the meal in a traditional and peaceful setting overlooking the garden is an experience itself. They offer 2 tofu set: basis for 1800 yen, and the one w various veggies for 3800 yen. Either way, it's a wonderful experience that we glad we had.
Although much of the attraction of this site is its rocky park, the complex itself is very beautiful and peaceful. Walking through its parks, seeing its central water mirror and the color of its trees gives you peace of mind.
Entrance fee: 600yen only payable by cash!!
30mn visit.
It's a very nice temple, great stroll in the park and there's a zen garden with 13 stones. No matter where you stand you will never see all 13 at the same time. This means that you can search for perfection all your life but you will never find it.
Zen garden is very relaxing where you can sit and enjoy the moment.
