Kyoto · Japan
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994Ryoan-ji tickets: ¥600
Main adult ticket: Adults. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
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- AdultsChild price for primary and junior-high pupilsChild ¥300¥600
- High-school students¥500
- Disabled visitors with a disability cardAdults and high-school students; 200 for primary and junior-high pupils. One helper pays the same¥300
Main ticket ¥600 (about US$4 · £3, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
Open every day. 1 March to 30 November 8am to 5pm; 1 December to end of February 8:30am to 4:30pm. A visit takes 30 to 40 minutes.
Booking
Pay at the temple; there are no group discounts. Parking is free for one hour for visitors to the rock garden.
World Heritage site
Part of Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, on UNESCO's list since 1994. Listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
- Historic Monuments of Ancient NaraJapan · listed 199841 km (26 miles)From ¥800
- Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji AreaJapan · listed 199346 km (29 miles)From ¥2,000
- Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient JapanJapan · listed 201953 km (33 miles)
- Ancient Capitals of Asuka and FujiwaraJapan · listed 202663 km (39 miles)
- Himeji-joJapan · listed 199395 km (59 miles)From ¥2,500
Entry prices we've checked
- Nijo CastleKyoto, Japan4 km (2 miles)¥1,300
- Ginkaku-jiKyoto, Japan7 km (5 miles)¥1,000
- Tōdai-jiNara, Japan40 km (25 miles)¥800
- Osaka CastleOsaka, Japan42 km (26 miles)¥1,200
- Hōryū-jiIkaruga, Nara, Japan47 km (29 miles)¥2,000
- Himeji CastleHimeji, Japan96 km (60 miles)¥2,500
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Ryoan-ji?
The main adult ticket (Adults) costs ¥600, about US$4 · £3. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is Ryoan-ji open?
Open every day. 1 March to 30 November 8am to 5pm; 1 December to end of February 8:30am to 4:30pm. A visit takes 30 to 40 minutes.
Do you need to book Ryoan-ji tickets in advance?
Pay at the temple; there are no group discounts. Parking is free for one hour for visitors to the rock garden.
Is Ryoan-ji a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, on UNESCO's list since 1994, listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.