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Rurikō-in Temple

Name: Rurikō-in Temple
Brand: Trip
SKU: 22950641
Rating: 4.4 (157 reviews)

瑠璃光院

6.0

4.4/5

157 reviews

based on 264 reviews

2026 Global 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions

Historic buildings

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Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours

Address:

55 Kamitakano Higashiyama, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-0067, JapanMap

Phone:Ticket inquiry: +81-75-7814001

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sAviOr_07

4/5

Excellent

Rurikoin Temple isn't large; remember to book in advance. Tickets are 2000 yen per person. I'd been longing to visit Rurikoin Temple for ages! The iconic window views are a must-photograph. I also enjoyed the autumn foliage and copied Buddhist scriptures. I came at the tail end of the autumn foliage season, and the leaves weren't as red anymore. Next time, I'll come earlier. According to the introduction: Rurikoin Temple was originally a villa built by Tanaka Gentaro, a prominent Kyoto family and politician. It was initially named "Kiku-tei," and later renamed "Kizuru-tei" by Sanjo Sanetomi, the Grand Minister of State during the Meiji era. The villa underwent major renovations from the Taisho era to the early Showa era. In 2005, the villa was officially converted into a temple and named "Muryojuzan Komyoji Rurikoin," belonging to the To Honganji school of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

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Ruriko-in Temple is named Ruriko-in Temple because of the lush vegetation in the courtyard and the colorful lights and shadows in the courtyard. The Japanese-style porch is harmoniously matched with the colorful maple leaves, and the layers of forest are full of colors. The red leaves in other places are only red and yellow, and here there is pink. When you climb the stairs, the three colors complement each other, which makes you feel like you are in an illusion.

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