Tenryū-ji, A Zen Garden of Serene Beauty and Heritage
68 Saganouchi, Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City
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Introduction
Tenryuji Temple is located in Sagano, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Japan. It is one of the head temples of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. The temple is also known as "Ryoan-ji" and its mountain name is "Ryugei-san". The main statue enshrined in the temple is Shakyamuni Buddha, and it was founded by Ashikaga Takauji. The temple was originally built to console the spirit of Emperor Go-Daigo. With its grand scale, Tenryuji Temple is considered the foremost of the Kyoto's Five Mountains and is designated as a Special Historic Site and a Special Place of Scenic Beauty in Japan. In 1994, Tenryuji Temple was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto". Address 68 Saganouchi, Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City
Opening hours Monday to Sunday from 8:30 to 17:30. From October 21st to March 20th, it closes at 17:00.
Transportation Get off at Lanshan Station and walk north for about 1 kilometer. It takes about 12 minutes on foot.