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National Treasure Rurikoji Five Storey Pagoda

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[Major renovation in Reiwa] The entire roof of the hinoki bark roof is being replaced for the first time in almost 70 years (scheduled from April 2023 to March 2026). Entry and exit of the park is possible.

This five story pagoda was planned by Ouchi Moriharu in 1442 to mourn his brother Ouchi Yoshihiro who lost his life in the battle of Oei.

The pagoda is 31.2m in height, in Japanese style, partly Chinese.

Roofs are thatched with cypress, sharp and very simply shaped.

One of the remarkably excellent architecture in the mid-Muromachi period and the best work in Ouchi culture. Counted as one of the top three towers in Japan.

Basic Information

Location Kozancho 7-1, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Access (1) 30 minutes by bus from "Shin-Yamaguchi station"
→ 10 minutes walk from "Kenchomae" bus stop
(2) 20 minutes by car from Chugoku Expressway Ogori IC
Office of Inquiry Tourist Information Center TEL before Kozan Park: 083-934-6630