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Rurikoji Temple Five-Story Pagoda
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Rurikoji Temple Five-Story Pagoda
瑠璃光寺五重塔
4.4Est. 90Yamaguchi, Chugoku
Overview
1442 National Treasure pagoda ranked among Japan's three finest, in the 'Kyoto of the West.'
One of Japan's three greatest pagodas alongside Horyuji and Daigoji, this 31-meter National Treasure was built in 1442 with cypress bark roofs held by bamboo nails. Set in Kozan Park with a reflecting pond, the pagoda is particularly photogenic at night when illuminated, or in spring surrounded by cherry blossoms. Yamaguchi was once called the 'Kyoto of the West.'
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 瑠璃光寺五重塔
- Nearest station
- Yamaguchi Station (20 min walk)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
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