Kyoto

Ryoan-ji

This delightful complex features a world-famous Zen rock garden in the karesansui style. A much older garden, featuring a large pond and year-round flowers, is another highlight of Ryoan-ji.

Entrance ticket to Ryoan-ji featuring karesansui

Karesansui Zen Rock Garden, Ryoan-ji July 22, 2003	Karesansui Zen Rock Garden, Ryoan-ji July 22, 2003 (Photo by Travis Heggem)
Steve and Katie at Zen Rock Garden, Ryoan-ji July 22, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)	Karesansui Zen Rock Garden, Ryoan-ji July 22, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)
Tea House at Ryoan-ji, Kyoto July 22, 2003	Tsukubai behind Tea House with inscription "I learn only to be contented"
Kyoyochi Pond at Ryoan-ji, Kyoto July 16, 2002 (Photo by Alana Freeman-Hale)	Grounds at Ryoan-ji, Kyoto July 22, 2003
Blossoming lotus at Ryoan-ji, Kyoto July 22, 2003 (Photos by Betty Swartz)	Turtles on rock in pond at Ryoan-ji, Kyoto July 22, 2003 (Photos by Betty Swartz)
Bridge over pond at Ryoan-ji, Kyoto July 22, 2003 (Photos by Betty Swartz)	Boat in pond at Ryoan-ji, Kyoto July 22, 2003 (Photos by Betty Swartz)
Betty on hashi (bridge) at Ryoan-ji, Kyoto July 22, 2003	Linda on hashi (bridge) at Ryoan-ji, Kyoto July 22, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)
Pagoda at Ryoan-ji, Kyoto July 22, 2003	Temple at Ryoan-ji, Kyoto July 22, 2003

Kyoto ~ Image Gallery ~ NCTA Japan 2003