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Ryoan-ji 龍安寺

Temple

Ryoan-ji
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Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto was originally an aristocrat's villa during the Heian Period. It was converted into a Zen temple in 1450. The temple is known for its rock garden, which has 15 rocks arranged on moss patches within a rectangular pebble plot.

Source: japan-guide.com ↗, read 2026-09-10

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