Rurikoji
📍 Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi City · 7-1 Kayama, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
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