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 |
Interactive map of Rurikō-in (瑠璃光院) | |
| 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.