Japan's most famous Zen rock garden — fifteen stones in raked gravel.
The austere kare-sansui garden invites quiet contemplation. Beyond it lies a large mirror pond that is glorious in autumn.
A local's tip
Fifteen rocks, but you can never see all fifteen at once from the veranda.
Best time to visit
Opening time, before tour groups
Getting there
Randen tram to Ryoanji, or city bus 59 to Ryoanji-mae.
Good to know
- Restrooms
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