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Ryōan-ji Temple (竜安寺). Famous for its Zen garden, which is considered to be
one of the most notable examples of the "dry-landscape" style. Some say it is the
quintessence of Zen art, and perhaps the single greatest masterpiece of
Japanese culture.
one of the most notable examples of the "dry-landscape" style. Some say it is the
quintessence of Zen art, and perhaps the single greatest masterpiece of
Japanese culture.
The Rock Garden
This simple yet remarkable garden measures only twenty-five meters from east to
west and ten meters from north to south. The rectangular Zen garden is
completely different from the gorgeous gardens of court nobles constructed in the
Middle Ages. No trees are to bee seen only fifteen rocks and white gravel are use
in the garden.
The walls are made of clay boiled in oil. As time went by, the peculiar design was
made of itself by the oil that seeped out.
This garden of worldwide fame is said to have been laid out by Soami, a painter
and gardener who died in 1525
Kuri
The main building of the temple
Kyoyochi Pond
The pond was made in the late twelfth century. Until recent years many mandarin
ducks were to be seen in the pond. Hence the Ryoanji was generally known as
Oshidoridera. The temple of mandarin ducks. The water wells out from around
the two rocks to the south.
How to get there?
From Kyoto Station take the RAKU 101 or 205 bus. Approximately 40 minutes to
Kinkakuji-michi Stop, then transfer to bus 59 for 5 minutes and get off at
Ryoanji-mae stop. 1 way and will cost 440 Yen ($4.40) or use the Kyoto Bus Pass.
This simple yet remarkable garden measures only twenty-five meters from east to
west and ten meters from north to south. The rectangular Zen garden is
completely different from the gorgeous gardens of court nobles constructed in the
Middle Ages. No trees are to bee seen only fifteen rocks and white gravel are use
in the garden.
The walls are made of clay boiled in oil. As time went by, the peculiar design was
made of itself by the oil that seeped out.
This garden of worldwide fame is said to have been laid out by Soami, a painter
and gardener who died in 1525
Kuri
The main building of the temple
Kyoyochi Pond
The pond was made in the late twelfth century. Until recent years many mandarin
ducks were to be seen in the pond. Hence the Ryoanji was generally known as
Oshidoridera. The temple of mandarin ducks. The water wells out from around
the two rocks to the south.
How to get there?
From Kyoto Station take the RAKU 101 or 205 bus. Approximately 40 minutes to
Kinkakuji-michi Stop, then transfer to bus 59 for 5 minutes and get off at
Ryoanji-mae stop. 1 way and will cost 440 Yen ($4.40) or use the Kyoto Bus Pass.
