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Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture · National Treasure
Rurikō-ji Temple
- Nearest stationKami-Yamaguchi Station 1.4 km
- DesignationNational Treasure
- Year1471 (founded)
Rurikō-ji (瑠璃光寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Kozan neighborhood of the city of Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The temple belongs to the Sōtō school of Japanese Zen sect and its honzon is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
From the Wikipedia article “Rurikō-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Rurikō-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kami-Yamaguchi Station, 1.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | National Treasure |
| Year | 1471 (founded) |
| More | Wikipedia 17 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Rurikō-ji Temple?
- Kami-Yamaguchi Station. It is 1.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Rurikō-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: National Treasure.
- When was Rurikō-ji Temple founded?
- In 1471.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Yamaguchi Prefecture Archeological & Cultural Properties Center: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ryūfuku-ji Shiryōkan: TT mk2 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Jōei-ji Temple Garden "Sesshū-tei": 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
