Tenryū-ji, Buddhist temple in Arashiyama, Japan
The temple complex features a classic Japanese garden with a central pond surrounded by rocks, pine trees, and backed by mountains.
Shogun Ashikaga Takauji established Tenryū-ji in 1345 to honor Emperor Go-Daigo, marking a significant period in Japanese medieval politics.
The temple maintains its position as the primary establishment among Kyoto's five main Zen temples, offering daily meditation practices and Buddhist teachings.
Located near Keifuku Arashiyama Station, the temple welcomes visitors from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with separate admission fees for gardens and buildings.
The Sogenchi Pond Garden preserves its original 14th-century design by Musō Soseki, integrating the surrounding mountain landscape into its composition.
Location: Ukyō Ward
Inception: 1345
Founders: Ashikaga Takauji, Musō Soseki
Part of: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi, Kyoto Gozan
Address: 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町68 616-8374
Website: http://tenryuji.com
GPS coordinates: 35.01599,135.67379
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53
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