About 850 m between the three mapped locations, plus walking within the sites. Distances are measured between map points, not between gates.
This route starts at Tenryu-ji, continues to Jojakko-ji and finishes at Nison-in. Tenryu-ji's garden opens at 8:30 and the other two open at 9:00.
This shows the order of the walk. It is a diagram, not a map, and not to scale. Walking times are map-route estimates between the listed locations.
| Tenryu-ji | 60–90 minour estimate |
|---|---|
| Walk via the bamboo grove lane | about 9 minmap-route estimate |
| Jojakko-ji | 40–60 minour estimate |
| Walk via the lane below Mount Ogura | about 5 minmap-route estimate |
| Nison-in | 30–50 minour estimate |
Walking times here are map-route estimates between the listed locations. Actual time varies with crowds, slopes, traffic signals and which entrance you use.
Distances are measured between the map's representative point for each site, not between gates. We have not confirmed which exit you leave from, or whether the shortest way passes through a ticketed area.
Who it suits. Travellers who prefer an 8:30 start at Tenryu-ji's garden.
Worth knowing. Jojakko-ji and Nison-in do not open until 9:00. Starting at 8:30 means Tenryu-ji is open when you arrive and the other two are not yet.
| Typical finish | about 11:30 |
|---|---|
| If you take your time | about 12:05 |
Who it suits. Travellers arriving from elsewhere in the city. All three stops are open by the time you reach them.
Worth knowing. Nison-in closes at 16:30 and Jojakko-ji stops admitting visitors at 16:30. Starting at 10:00 leaves a wide margin against both.
| Typical finish | about 13:00 |
|---|---|
| If you take your time | about 13:35 |
These estimates cover travel between the mapped locations, not walking within the temple grounds. Accessibility within the sites has not been assessed for this guide.
| Tenryu-ji hours and admission | Tenryu-ji — visiting hours and fees |
|---|---|
| Jojakko-ji hours and admission | Jojakko-ji — official site |
| Nison-in hours and admission | Nison-in — visiting information |
Information checked: September 4, 2026.