Mysterious dry landscape garden Japan
A Zen temple of the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect founded in 1450. The garden gained
worldwide recognition in 1975 when Queen Elizabeth praised it.
The rock garden consists of five rock arrangements totaling 15 stones, and some theories suggest it employs Western techniques such as the golden ratio and perspective.
Kyoyouchi Pond, which reflects trees like a mirror, is considered one of Kyoto's three great mirror ponds.
A hand towel featuring a design inspired by a famous rock garden. Its simple yet tasteful design boasts a refreshing color palette. The practicality unique to Japanese hand towels is also appealing.
The 15 stones in the rock garden are designed so that you cannot see all the stones from any angle. The intention is to see with the eyes of the mind.
Ryoanji Temple
075-463-2216
13 Ryoanji-Goryonoshita-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
Near Ryoanji-mae City Bus Stop
8am-5pm (8.30am-4.30pm from December to February)
Admission : 600 yen
Parking : 80cars
Closing dates : Open year round
WEBSITE : http://www.ryoanji.jp/smph/
