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Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

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A highlight of the garden is the weeping Japanese cherry blossom tree, a beloved emblem of Rikugien. This tree stands about 15 meters tall and spreads 20 meters wide, blossoming into a stunning ...