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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Rurikō-in

Rurikō-in (瑠璃光院) is a Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. The temple is known for its garden, whose maple trees offer a colourful view in autumn.

History

The land Rurikō-in sits on originally belonged to the Taisho-era businessman Tanaka Gentarō (1853 - 1922), founder of Kyoto Electric Light, Co. After Tanaka's death, the property was managed by the company until it was acquired by Keifuku Electric Railroad, and was operated as a restaurant and inn.

After the inn's closure, Komyoji Temple in Gifu took over the property in order to preserve the location and sights. The site was converted into a Buddhist temple in 2005.

Location and access

The temple is located in Kamitakano, Sakyō-ku, Kyoto on the left bank of Takano River, below the west side of Mount Hiei. It can be accessed by public transport via bus or Eizan Electric Railway through Yase-Hieizanguchi Station.

For cultural and environmental preservation reasons, the temple is only open to visitors in spring, summer, and autumn for brief periods of time.

References

  1. ^ 楊, 明珠 (May 26, 2024). "日本京都瑠璃光院青楓亮眼 遊客互讓位子捕捉美景". 中央通訊社. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Rurikō-in official website". Rurikō-in. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  3. ^ "京都・八瀬の超人気スポット「瑠璃光院」の鏡映しの紅葉は並んででも見る価値あり!". MK Media. October 25, 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2024.