Tenryu-ji

Ranked as the head temple of Kyoto's five great Zen sects, Tenryu-ji is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning Sogenchi Garden. This 14th-century landscape masterpiece remains in its original form, perfectly framing the Arashiyama mountains in its reflection lake. Visitors can stroll the tranquil pond loop, admire traditional Zen temple architecture, and experience a masterful use of 'borrowed scenery' that changes beautifully with every season.

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