SHOKOKU-JI near KYOTO GYOEN where the former imperial palace stands

It's free to stroll through KYOTO GYOEN park and even look into the former imperial palace grounds. The imperial palace is now open to the public without advance application and it's free of charge. Near the GYOEN stands SHOKOKU-JI, a very big ZEN temple. You can try a garden there, an easy walking distance from the GYOEN. The temple has a museum too. Check it out.

SHOKOKU-JI GARDEN