National Treasure Ruriko-ji Five Storey Pagoda
Counted as one of the top three towers in Japan, you can enjoy the various scenes of the four seasons throughout the year here, such as the cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves.
You can rent kimonos at the nearby Saikoutei, and it is recommended to take photos while wearing them.
You can rent kimonos at the nearby Saikoutei, and it is recommended to take photos while wearing them.
More Information about National Treasure Ruriko-ji Five Storey Pagoda
Street address
- 7-1 Kozancho, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi
Access
- Around 5 minutes by bus from JR Yamaguchi Station. Get off at the Kencho Mae bus stop, then 10 minutes by foot.
Opening Hours
- Open 24 hours a day (there is an illumination from dusk to 22:00)
Closed
- Open all year round
Best season
- All year
Point
- Night time illumination (dusk–22:00)
It is recommended to also visit the nearby Yuda Onsen and rent kimonos from the Saikoutei.

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Rental Kimonos at Saikoutei
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Hagi Uragami Museum
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Tokiwa Park
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Iwakuni Art Museum with Kashiwabara Collection
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Nagato Yumoto Onsen
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Yanai Nishigura/goldfish lantern experience
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Iwakuni Castle
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Kintaikyo Bridge
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Motonosumi Shrine
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Yamaguchi Ube Airport
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Hofu Tenman-gu Shrine
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Hagi Castle Town and Hagi Meirin Gakusha, school house
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Karato Fish Market
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Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
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Shunan Industrial Night Scenery
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World Heritage Sites: Hagi Castle Town and the Shokasonjuku Academy
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Yuda Onsen
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Akiyoshidai Plateau/Akiyoshido Cave