basic information

Tenryuji is a Zen temple in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto. It has been ranked first among the city's "Five Great Zen Temples".

The temple was established in 1339, and like many other temples burnt down several times over its history. The current buildings date from the Meiji Period. Muso Soseki, the temple's founding abbot and famous garden designer, created Tenryuji's landscape garden which, unlike the temple buildings, survived the many fires and is considered one of the oldest of its kind.

Tenryuji has been designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995.

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how to get there

Tenryuji is just a few steps from the Keifuku Arashiyama terminal station. The small Keifuku trains connect Arashiyama with the Ryoanji/Kinkakuji area and Shijo-dori.

The JR Saga-Arashiyama Station is a 5 minute walk from Tenryuji and is served by the JR Sagano Line (San-in Line) with frequent trains that take about 15 minutes to Kyoto Station.

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hours and fees

Hours:	8:30 to 17:30 (until 17:00 from late October through late March)
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	500 yen

news and reports

	Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report April 15, 2009
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travel community

Users who have been to Kyoto: 1603
Users who have been to Tenryuji Temple: 186

24th of 45 most visited sights in Kyoto.
99th of 509 most visited sights nationwide.

Rating by users:		recommended (82/100, 110 votes)
Rating by staff:		recommended
Overall Rating:		outstanding

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