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Ryōan-ji Temple

龍安寺

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Hosokawa Katsumoto founded Ryōan-ji in 1450 on a former villa estate.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1450
Establishment
MuromachiRecorded event
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Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Rock Garden
Dry landscape garden arranging fifteen stones across a bed of white gravel.
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Hojo Hall
Abbot’s hall moved from Seigen-in after the temple fire of 1797.
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Kuri Hall
Monastic kitchen building also serving as the entrance to the halls.
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Kyoyochi Pond
Pond associated with the site’s earlier life as a Heian-period aristocratic villa.
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Main Gate
Entrance gate rebuilt after flood damage in 1755.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Hours are 08:00–17:00 March–November and 08:30–16:30 December–February.

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