Ryōgin-an, National Treasure Buddhist sub-temple in Higashiyama-ku, Japan
The main building of Ryōgin-an contains three distinct Zen gardens designed with raked gravel, stones, and a ginkgo tree displaying different symbolic elements.
Established in 1291 by Mukan Fumon, the third abbot of Tōfuku-ji, this temple represents the earliest example of hojo architecture in Japan.
Three separate Zen gardens created in 1964 by landscape artist Sigemori Mirei feature specific arrangements representing dragons, clouds, and emptiness through stone patterns.
The temple opens exclusively during November, with admission fees of 500 yen for adults and 300 yen for students under high school age.
The second garden incorporates vertical and horizontal stone arrangements with separated gravel sections that form precise patterns depicting dragons among clouds.
Location: Higashiyama-ku
Inception: 1291
Founders: Mukan Fumon
Part of: Tōfuku-ji
GPS coordinates: 34.97741,135.77484
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:32
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