To be included into your tour even if it is not my favorite one. A nice succession of rock gardens with great explanations given at the entrance which enables to follow better (in English). Quite touristic though, so you might not be the only one...More

This is a small but lovely temple. The pathway to the temple, front garden and interior Rock gardens are all very nice. This is my favorite temple among those I saw within the Daitoku-ji complex. Upper and lower rock gardens are the best. Crowds thin...More

An overcrowded mediocre small zen garden combined with a strict non photograph policy. In my opinion a waste of time. There are far better temples in Kyoto and around....skip this one.

This was a great experience. Our tour guide was amazing and explained everything. The place itself was beautiful and was an unexpected highlight of our visit to Kyoto. Lovely place with lovely people- highly recommend!!!

This place truely encompasses the meaning of zen. Put your cameras away and prepare to focus in a different way and take it all in. Paid entry does limit the tourist numbers although some large groups do stop by. Best to try and time your...More

We so appreciated our visit to this temple. Beautiful gardens with great commentary. The fact that you can't take pictures encourages you to take a pause and contemplate. Not full of tourists when we went, we were able to experience the meditative intent of those...More

This seems to be the most commercial temple in the complex, catering to tour groups and with a gift shop. A strict no-photo policy, even of the gardens - unlike all other temples within the complex. Definitely a zen-free zone!