Tenryu-ji

About

A serene zen garden and temple in arashiyama, especially stunning in autumn.

Why go

• Feels like you've stepped into another world
• A living painting
• A calm feeling and offers a wonderful way to enjoy both nature and traditional temple culture

Must try

• Stroll through the Sogenchi Teien garden
• See the Cloud Dragon ceiling painting
• Experience the silence at opening
• Have lunch inside the shiketsu
• Walk through the Zen garden

Pro tips

• Go early for fewer crowds
• Entry to the garden only is ¥500
• Entry to the building is an extra ¥300
• Take the JR Sagano Line to Saga Arashiyama Station
• Open 8:30 AM

Good to know

• Bring cash, some spots are cash only
• Check online before you visit
• Entry fee is worth it

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Rating

4.4 / 5 (15858 reviews)

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