Rurikoin
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kyoto
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:00 · Open only in spring (Apr-May) and autumn (Oct-Nov); closed off-season; last entry 16:30
- Ticket Price
- Adult: JPY 2,000 · Charged in season; student discount per official notice
- Address
- 55 Hachiken-cho, Yase, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0017, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.0528, 135.8103
Introduction
Rurikoin is a subtemple of Yokoku-ji (Jodo-shu) in Yase, Sakyo, Kyoto, opened to the public around 2000 as a temple and cultural facility. Its 'Ruri garden' is famed for the lacquered table in the 'Suzuri-no-ma' study — autumn maples and spring greenery mirrored on the polished surface, among Kyoto's most sought-after shots. The garden opens only in spring (Apr-May) and autumn (Oct-Nov); no casual visits otherwise, and booking is needed in season — a limited-time foliage and greenery spot.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-17:00 |
Open only in spring (Apr-May) and autumn (Oct-Nov); closed off-season; last entry 16:30
Ticket Information
| Adult | JPY 2,000 |
|---|
Charged in season; student discount per official notice
Transportation
7 min from Eizan Yase-Hieizanguchi, or city bus to Yase then walk
In the Yase hills; use transit
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Rurikoin?
Monday: 10:00-17:00; Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; Open only in spring (Apr-May) and autumn (Oct-Nov); closed off-season; last entry 16:30
How much is the admission for Rurikoin?
Adult: JPY 2,000; Charged in season; student discount per official notice
How long should I spend at Rurikoin?
A typical visit takes 1 hour.
How do I get to Rurikoin?
Subway: 7 min from Eizan Yase-Hieizanguchi, or city bus to Yase then walk
