Tenchuzan Raikyu-ji Temple

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Experience the beauty of a karesansui (dry landscape) garden designed by Kobori Enshu!

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Overview

Tenchuzan Raikyu-ji Temple is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple of the Eiganji school located in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture. It is said to have been established in the late Kamakura period by Ashikaga Takauji. Later, Ueno Yorikyu, the lord of Bitchu-Matsuyama Castle, restored the temple, incorporating his name into the temple's name to become "Ankoku Raikyu-ji Temple". Raikyu-ji Temple is famous for its karesansui garden designed by Kobori Enshu, designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty. The Zen garden-style karesansui, the Horai Garden, which uses Mount Atago as a borrowed landscape, offers a serene and elegant view that soothes the soul. Next to the garden are the main hall and the library of Raikyu-ji Temple, allowing you to feel the weight of history. Beyond the karesansui garden designed by Kobori Enshu, Raikyu-ji Temple also boasts a tranquil environment surrounded by beautiful nature. Enjoy the changing scenery throughout the year, with stunning cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn foliage attracting many visitors. Raikyu-ji Temple is a peaceful haven where history, nature, and culture harmoniously coexist. Be sure to visit!

  • Shrines and Temples
  • Japanese Gardens

Basic Information

Address
18, Raikyuji-cho, Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Okayama
Access
By train: 15-minute walk from Bitchu-Takahashi Station on the JR Hakubi Line. By highway: 20 minutes from the Kaya IC via the Okayama Expressway from the Okayama Junction on the Sanyo Expressway. 20 minutes from the Ariake IC via the Okayama Expressway from the Kitabusa Junction on the Chugoku Expressway. Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Open all year round
Fee
Adults: ¥400, Junior high & high school students: ¥200, Disabled visitors with a disability certificate: ¥150 (one accompanying caregiver at the same price) *Group discounts: 10% off for groups of 30 or more, 20% off for groups of 70 or more
INFO
Garden viewing only
HP
https://raikyuji.com/

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