Plum Blossoms at Rurikoji Pagoda
Mandy BartokUsher in spring with a stroll through the plum blossoms at Rurikoji Pagoda in Yamaguchi City.
Rurikoji Temple (瑠璃光寺, Rurikōji) located inside Kozan park is a buddhist temple built in 1442 known for its 5 story pagoda. The pagoda is a national treasure and belongs to the top 3 pagodas in Japan together with the pagodas of Daigoji Temple in Kyoto, and Horyu-ji Temple in Nara. The pagoda is lit up every night from sunset until 10PM.
The roof of Rurikoji Temple's five-storied pagoda will be undergoing renovations from February 2023 to March 2026. You will still be able to enter Kozan Park during this period.
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Usher in spring with a stroll through the plum blossoms at Rurikoji Pagoda in Yamaguchi City.
Five-storied pagoda at Ruriko-ji Temple in Yamaguchi Prefecture: The mystic view of this pagoda illuminated on dark nights mesmerizes you with its graceful beauty.
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