Kyoto · Tenjuan｜Moss, wooden corridors, koi and the slow time of the ancient capital

There are so many temples in Kyoto that they are dotted in the city like stars. But if you have ever lamented the noisy and crowded tourists, then Tenjuan, located in a corner of Nanzenji Temple, which requires an additional 500 yen in cash to enter, may be the quiet island you are looking for🏝️ Walking into Tenjuan is like walking into a world that is not disturbed by time. The garden here is not for taking pictures, but for meditation. Take off your shoes, sit on the wooden outer corridor, and look at the scattered dry landscape in front of you, with white sand paved and stone groups stable. Behind you is a pond full of greenery. When the breeze blows, round ripples appear on the water surface. 📍Address: 86-8, Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto (within Nanzenji) 💰Tickets: 500 yen (cash only, please prepare in advance) ⏰Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (slightly adjusted according to the season) 🚃Transportation: From downtown Kyoto, take the Tozai Subway Line to Keage Station, walk about 10 minutes to Nanzenji, and then walk about 3 minutes from the main hall of Nanzenji to Tenjuan. The location is a bit remote, so it is recommended to arrange a half-day walking tour and visit it with Philosopher's Path or Eikan-do. Perhaps because it requires an additional fee and is not on the popular list, there are few visitors here, which also keeps the entire garden pure and quiet as if "reserved for you". Let Kyoto, an ancient capital full of travelers, have a piece of green space to breathe quietly.