Rurikoji Temple Travel Guide
Nearby Restaurants
SEAT RESERVATIONShunsai Suzuyoshi
Shunsai Suzuyoshi offers exquisite Japanese dishes in a tranquil setting in Yudaonsen. Known for fresh sashimi and local seafood, it's cultivated by an attentive chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamagata Seiyo Sakaba
Yamagata Seiyo Sakaba in Yudaonsen serves exquisite izakaya and ramen. Known for rich sardine-based ramen and a cozy ambiance.
SEAT RESERVATIONMUSASHI Yamaguchi Branch
Experience award-winning Izakaya cuisine at MUSASHI Yamaguchi Branch, located near Yudaonsen. Signature dishes include sizzling iron plate octopus and Motsu Nabe hot pot. Perfect for intimate gatherings.
SEAT RESERVATIONHonkaku Baniku Ryori Yui Main Branch
Discover authentic Yakiniku, Shabu shabu, and horse meat dishes in Yudaonsen with Honkaku Baniku Ryori Yui’s unmatched freshness.
Rurikoji Temple houses one of Japan’s three most famous pagodas, a designated National Treasure erected in 1442. A gorgeous sight in any season, the temple grounds (known as “Kozan Park”) are picturesque with sakura blossoms blooming in spring, fiery fall foliage in autumn, and a dusting of snow in winter.
History buffs can discover Rurikoji Temple’s rich past, from the burial site of the ruling Mori clan to Chinryutei, the teahouse where Saigo Takamori plotted to overthrow the Edo Shogunae. The first floor of Chinryutei features exhibits about historical figures from the Meiji Revolution. Meanwhile, architecture enthusiasts can stroll through the small museum dedicated to five-story pagodas, with miniatures of over fifty which exist in Japan.
During your visit to Rurikoji Temple, be sure to cleanse the Mizukake Jizo statue, which is said to grant wishes ranging from good health to marriage (depending on the ladle you use to scoop up the water).
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