# Ryōan-ji

Kyoto, Japan

Ryōan-ji is a Rinzai Zen temple home to Japan's most famous dry rock garden, fifteen stones set in raked white gravel and arranged so that one stone always stays hidden from view. The temple dates to 1450.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Ryōan-ji, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 35.03444, 135.71833

[City page](/cities/kyoto)

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