Tenryuji Temple

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Tenryuji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple in the Arashiyama district in the west of Kyoto. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the most important Zen temples in Kyoto. It is particularly famous for its Japanese landscape garden that seamlessly integrates the mountains of Arashiyama in the background into its design. Another highlight of the temple is its meditation hall which features a dragon picture on its ceiling.

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Duration
1.5 Hours
Telephone Number
075-881-1235
Postal code
〒6168385
Address
68 Susukinobaba-cho, Saga-Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町68
Method of payment
Cash
Recommended season
March, April, May, September, November
Business Hours
Monday・Tuesday・Wednesday・Thursday・Friday・Saturday・Sunday : 08:30~17:00

Admisson Fee
JPY500 / Adult

Age 7-15: JPY 300
Age 0-6: free

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