Overview
Founded in 1339 by Ashikaga Takauji to pray for Emperor Go-Daigo's soul, Tenryu-ji is a Rinzai Zen temple ranked first among Kyoto's five great Zen temples. Its Sogenchi Garden, designed by Muso Soseki, is a masterpiece of 'borrowed scenery' incorporating Mt. Arashiyama and Mt. Kameyama into its composition, and was Japan's first officially designated Historic Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty. It connects directly to the entrance of the bamboo grove, making it a great starting point for exploring Arashiyama. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Garden admission JPY 500. A 13-minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Travel Tips
Combine an early morning visit with the connected bamboo grove. The garden's autumn foliage colors peak in November.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Kyoto, Japan from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Japan on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Tenryu-ji
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A dreamlike tunnel path beneath a canopy of towering bamboo.
📍 267m away
Ryoan-ji Temple
Zen temple home to the world's most famous karesansui (dry landscape) rock garden.
📍 4.5km away
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage temple with a breathtaking 13m wooden stage overlooking Kyoto.
📍 10.4km away
Fushimi Inari Taisha
A mystical shrine famed for its endless tunnels of vermilion torii gates.
📍 10.5km away
Things to Do in Kyoto
Kimono Walk in Gion
Rent a kimono and stroll Gion and Yasaka Shrine. Rental about JPY 3,000-6,000
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Rickshaw
Rickshaw tour through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and surroundings. From JPY 9,000/30min for 2
Fushimi Inari Night Hike
Walk through thousands of torii gates at night for a mystical atmosphere. Free, open 24 hours