Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 49 out of 50 hikers
The Tenryuji is the main temple in the district of Arashiyama. It is considered the most important Zen temple in the city and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tenryuji is the main temple of the Rinzai Zen sect of Japanese Buddhism.
November 14, 2019
The park surrounding the temple is definitely worth the ¥500 admission fee. We were there in autumn and it was one of the most beautiful gardens we have seen.
December 10, 2019
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