Ukyo · Kyoto: Arashiyama & the north-west · Japan
★★★★☆ Museum & culture
Ryoan-ji does not publish a fixed price, so this site will not invent one. Check the official page below.
Fifteen rocks in raked gravel, arranged so that from any position on the veranda one of them is hidden. UNESCO listed. Nobody knows who made it or what it means, which is most of the appeal. Go early; it is a small veranda and it does not work with a crowd on it.
| Adult ticket | Check official booking |
|---|---|
| Child ticket | Check official booking |
| Typical visit | 1 hour |
| Opening hours | Daily; hours seasonal |
| Indoors or out | Both |
| Region | Kansai, Japan |
| Prices quoted in | JPY |
The planner prices a whole day for your exact party, warns about closures and drive times, and totals the trip in your own currency.
Official page: https://www.ryoanji.jp/smph/eng/