Ruriko-ji Five-Story Pagoda
Chugoku Region
Ruriko-ji is a Buddhist temple in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, famous for its Muromachi period five-story pagoda, designated as a National Treasure. The temple belongs to the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism and houses a statue of Yakushi Nyorai as its principal image. The pagoda, standing 31.2 meters tall, is the tenth oldest in Japan and features unique architectural elements such as a cornice only on the second story and hinoki cypress bark shingle roofs. It also incorporates Chinese-influenced design, including inverted lotus-shaped ornaments. The temple complex includes a museum displaying models of pagodas across Japan, the Chinryūtei building known for secret historical meetings that shaped the Meiji Restoration, and the Rozandō tea ceremony room linked to political conspiracies against the shogunate. The adjacent Kōzan Cemetery holds the tombs of the last leaders of the Mōri clan, significant figures in Japanese history. Ruriko-ji offers visitors a rich blend of architectural beauty, historical depth, and cultural heritage.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Ruriko-ji is during spring and autumn when the surrounding landscape enhances the temple's beauty. It is advisable to allow at least one hour to explore the pagoda, museum, and cemetery. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended during peak tourist seasons. Visitors can benefit from discounts for seniors and groups. The temple is accessible via a 30-minute train ride from Yamaguchi Station on the JR West San'yo Main Line.
Faits intéressants
- •The Ruriko-ji pagoda is the tenth oldest five-story pagoda in Japan.
- •The pagoda's roofs are made of hinoki cypress bark shingles instead of traditional tiles.
- •The Chinryūtei building hosted secret meetings that led to the Satchō Alliance, pivotal in overthrowing the Tokugawa shogunate.
- •The Kōzan Cemetery contains tombs of the last Mōri clan leaders and is part of a National Historic Site.
- •The main hall of the original temple was relocated and still exists as a National Treasure in Hiroshima.
Histoire
Originally the site of Kōshaku-ji temple built in the late 14th century by Ōuchi Yoshihiro, the pagoda was completed in 1442 by his brother Ōuchi Moriakira.
After the Ōuchi clan's fall, the main hall was moved to Hiroshima by the Mōri clan.
Ruriko-ji was relocated to the original Kōshaku-ji site in 1690.
The pagoda is one of Japan's oldest surviving five-story pagodas and reflects architectural styles from the mid-Muromachi period.
Guide du lieu
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A 31.2-meter tall Muromachi period pagoda featuring unique architectural details like a second-story cornice and hinoki bark shingle roofs. It houses statues of Amida Nyorai and Ōuchi Yoshihiro on its lower floor altar.
Temple Museum
Displays models and documents related to the pagoda, including scale models of 55 major five-story pagodas from various regions of Japan, providing insight into pagoda architecture.
Chinryūtei
Historic building where secret meetings were held between Chōshū and Satsuma Domain representatives, leading to the Satchō Alliance and the eventual Meiji Restoration.
Rozandō Tea Ceremony Room
Former tea room of Mōri Takachika, relocated from Hagi, and site of clandestine meetings that helped plan the uprising against the Tokugawa shogunate.
Kōzan Cemetery
Cemetery containing the tombs of the last leaders of the Mōri clan, designated as part of the Hagi Domain Mōri Clan Cemetery National Historic Site.
Contact
Téléphone: 083-922-2409