One Of The Most Famous Rock Gardens in Japan 🪨

#goingplaces The Zen rock garden at Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto is one of the most iconic examples of kare-sansui (dry landscape) gardens in Japan. The garden consists of 15 stones arranged in a sea of meticulously raked gravel, meant to symbolize mountains, water, and other natural elements. The layout is designed to evoke contemplation, and the arrangement of the stones is meant to inspire the viewer’s imagination—yet paradoxically, no matter where you sit, one stone remains hidden, symbolizing the imperfection or the unknown. #japan #traveljapan #kyoto #hiddengem