Arashiyama Tenryu-ji (Zen Temple, Kyoto)

UNESCO World Heritage Site (founded 1339). Famous zen garden featuring borrowed scenery (mountains beyond wall incorporated into view). Pond, sand gardens, seasonal flowers. 1.5M+ annual visitors. Ticket: ¥800 (garden), ¥1,000 (temple interior). Shuttle boats across pond available. 5-min walk to Bamboo Grove (Sagano). Arashiyama monkey park nearby (funicular railway).