Ryōtoku-ji, Buddhist temple in Ukyō Ward, Japan
The temple garden contains fifteen stones arranged on moss patches within a rectangular area bordered by earthen walls near the main building.
Originally constructed as a villa for aristocrats during the Heian period, the site transformed into a Zen temple of the Myoshinji school in 1450.
The temple exhibits traditional Japanese architectural elements, including painted fusuma sliding doors and multiple gardens that represent Zen Buddhist principles.
Visitors can reach the temple via a thirty-minute JR bus ride from Kyoto Station, with services running frequently throughout the day.
From any observation point in the garden, at least one of the fifteen stones remains hidden from view, creating an endless exploration experience.
Location: Ukyō Ward
Website: https://ryoutokuji.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.02958,135.70633
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:44
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