Ryoanji Temple
Ryoanji Temple is famous for its rock garden, the best dry Japanese garden and a masterpiece by Soami (1455-1525) who was greatly influence by Zen.
The garden is covered with white sand and surrounded by earthen walls. 15 rocks stand in three groups. There is no flowering plant, but you may picture the deep blue sea when viewing the rocks, and meadows, bushes, shrubs or woods when seeing the patches of moss on them. Observing the garden from different angles, you may find delicate changes in the imaginary sea.
The garden is covered with white sand and surrounded by earthen walls. 15 rocks stand in three groups. There is no flowering plant, but you may picture the deep blue sea when viewing the rocks, and meadows, bushes, shrubs or woods when seeing the patches of moss on them. Observing the garden from different angles, you may find delicate changes in the imaginary sea.