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Ryōan-ji 龍安寺

World Heritage Sitetemple in Kyoto, Japan

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Ryōan-ji (Shinjitai: 竜安寺, Kyūjitai: 龍安寺, The Temple of the Dragon at Peace) is a Zen temple located in northwest Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Myōshin-ji school of the Rinzai branch of Zen Buddhism. The Ryōan-ji garden is considered one of the finest surviving examples of kare-sansui ("dry landscape"), a refined type of Japanese Zen temple garden design generally featuring distinctive larger rock formations arranged amidst a sweep of smooth pebbles (small, carefully selected polished river rocks) raked into linear patterns that facilitate meditation. The temple and its gardens are listed as one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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要Quick facts

TypeTemple
LocationUkyō Ward, Kyoto
Founded1450
Designationspart of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Important Cultural Property of Japan
Historic Site of Japan
Special Place of Scenic Beauty
Official websiteryoanji.jp
Nearest stationsRyōanji Station · 777 m
Keifuku Kitano Line
Myōshinji Station · 866 m
Keifuku Kitano Line
Tōjiin Ritsumeikan University Station · 893 m
Keifuku Kitano Line
Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer.
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Ryōan-ji
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Buddhism in JapanBuddhism in Japan日本の仏教Karesansui (rock garden)Karesansui枯山水ZenZen禅宗Zazen (seated meditation)Zazen坐禅Rinzai ZenRinzai Zen臨済宗Dragon (ryū)Dragon竜Japanese gardensJapanese gardens日本庭園World Heritage Sites in JapanWorld Heritage Sites in Japan日本の世界遺産

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問Questions visitors ask

What is Ryōan-ji?

Ryōan-ji (Shinjitai: 竜安寺, Kyūjitai: 龍安寺, The Temple of the Dragon at Peace) is a Zen temple located in northwest Kyoto, Japan.

Where is Ryōan-ji?

Ryōan-ji is in Ukyō Ward, Kyoto. The nearest station is Ryōanji Station (about 777 m in a straight line).

Is Ryōan-ji a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes. Its designations include: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site; Important Cultural Property of Japan; Historic Site of Japan.

When was Ryōan-ji founded?

1450, according to Wikidata.

What are the opening hours of Ryōan-ji?

Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: http://www.ryoanji.jp/

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