Rurikoji

📍 Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi City · 7-1 Kayama, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

The lapis light of Yamaguchi's Rurikoji has illuminated countless hearts across the ages. Its soaring five-tiered pagoda pierces the sky, embodying humanity's aspiration toward transcendence. A fusion of architectural artistry and spiritual practice, this temple radiates cultural blessing. Visitors come seeking both good fortune and aesthetic inspiration. The monks here understand that beauty itself can be a path to enlightenment. Art and faith intertwine eternally in these halls.

Benefits

Good fortuneEvil wardingArts and culture

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