Ryōan-ji · Kyoto: visitor guide

Northwest Kyoto · UNESCO · Zen rock garden

All fifteen stones can never be seen at once from the viewing veranda. Add the walk around Kyōyōchi Pond rather than visiting only the rock garden.

13 Ryoanji Goryonoshita-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

Mar–Nov 8am–5pm · Dec–Feb 8:30am–4:30pm

Adult ¥600

No reservation · The goshuin desk may close earlier

Weekdays at opening

60–90 minutes

Keep quiet on the veranda and avoid occupying one viewpoint for too long.