Ryoanji

Ryoanji

Ryoanji is a Zen temple located in the northwest Kyoto. It’s garden is known as the finest example of a dry landscape garden. Rocks symbolize mountains or islands, while sand represents water or the sea. Visitors are sitting in front of the garden quietly using their imagination. Also, many guests from foreign countries such as Elizabeth Ⅱ and Steve Jobs were impressed by this serene garden. Ryoanji temple including the garden is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.