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Ruriko-ji Temple Five-Storied Pagoda
Ruriko-ji Temple's five-storied pagoda, a national treasure and gem of Yamaguchi
Counted among the top three pagodas in Japan alongside Horyu-ji Temple and Daigo-ji Temple, Ruriko-ji Temple's five-storied pagoda is lauded as one of the greatest architectures of the mid-Muromachi Period (1336–1573). Within the pagoda sit an Amida Nyorai (seated Amitabha Buddha) statue and a sculpture of the samurai Yoshihiro Ouchi. The pagoda is picturesque in any season, from the plum and cherry blossoms in spring to fresh greenery in summer, autumn foliage, and snowscape in the winter.
The national treasure five-storied pagoda of Ruriko-ji Temple is 31.2 meters tall and constructed mostly in Japanese architectural style with some Chinese-style influences. The roof is made from cypress bark, and the body of the pagoda becomes slimmer toward the higher stories, creating a very refined appearance. It is a symbol of Yamaguchi's tourism, elegantly conveying the Ouchi culture with its beautiful presence against the backdrop of a hill with cherry blossoms and maple trees.
Location
| Name | Ruriko-ji Temple Five-Storied Pagoda |
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| Website | https://www.visit-jy.com/en/spots/12282 |
| Address | 7-1 Kozan-cho, Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi |
| Access | Approximately 30 minutes by bus from Yamaguchi Ube Airport to Shin-Yamaguchi Station, then approximately 30 minutes by train to Yamaguchi Station, followed by approximately 15 minutes by bus |
| Others | Under renovation (scheduled for April 2023-March 2026). Please check the official website for details.
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