Rurikō-in
| Rurikō-in (瑠璃光院) | |
|---|---|
 View of fall colors from the second floor of Rurikō-in. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Deity | Amitābha |
| Location | |
| Location | Kamitakano, Sakyō-ku, Kyoto |
| Country | Japan |
| Geographic coordinates | 35°03′48″N 135°48′31″E / 35.06333°N 135.80861°E |
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.[1]
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.[1]
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.[2]
For cultural and environmental preservation reasons, the temple is only open to visitors in spring, summer, and autumn for brief periods of time.[3]
References
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Rurikō-in official website". Rurikō-in. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "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.
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