Ryōan-ji, An iconic Zen Garden, Kyoto

This is, probably, the most world known and most iconic Zen Garden. It's located in a Zen temple in the northwest of Kyoto. 

Ryoan-ji means "the temple of the dragon at peace". The temple itself is great but the highlight for me was this garden : an image that I have seen so many times in the past as the ultimate example of sobriety, elegance and harmony.

It was a real delight to spend 30 minutes drawing this wonder.

Ninna-ji, Kyoto

This is Ninna-Ji, one of many temple complexes that Kyoto has.

The day we visited this temple complex, we also visited the Golden Pavillion (Kinkaku-ji), the Ryôan-ji which is famous for its zen garden.

This five storey pagoda was built in the 17th century. It is made of wood and it is hard to believe how high it is.