Ryoan-ji Temple
A Zen temple famous for its rock garden of 15 stones on white gravel.
- Area
- Osaka · Kyoto
- Location
- Kinugasa
- Getting there
- Bus stop Ryoanji-mae
- Admission
- ¥600
- Hours
- Mar–Nov: 8:00–17:00Dec–Feb: 8:30–16:30
- Closed
- Open every day
As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.
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