Rurikoin Temple
Open by month
Closed in January. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February.
Closed in March.
Partly closed in April: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Closed in June.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Partly closed in August: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Closed in September.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November — at its best. Autumn special opening; maples usually peak late Nov-early Dec.
Partly closed in December: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A sukiya-style villa temple at the foot of Mt. Hiei, open only in spring, summer and autumn. The garden's maples are mirrored in a polished desk and floor.
Nearby
- Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine ≈ 20 min by car
- Omi Jingu Shrine ≈ 20 min by car
- Sakamoto Temple Town ≈ 20 min by car
- Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- November — Autumn special opening; maples usually peak late Nov-early Dec
- Getting there
- 10-13 min walk from Yase-Hieizanguchi Station (Eizan Railway), or 10 min from Kyoto Bus 'Yase-ekimae'
- Fee
- Adults ¥2,000; junior high and high school students ¥1,000 (with student ID)
- Good to know
- Open only during special openings (2026: Apr 15-May 31, Jul 1-Aug 17, Oct 1-Dec 13), 10:00-17:00. Booking required Nov 13-Dec 6, 2026
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info