{"id":50358,"date":"2026-05-29T11:45:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T02:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vtrip-japan.com\/36_0004\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T11:54:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T02:54:51","slug":"36_0004","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vtrip-japan.com\/en\/36_0004\/","title":{"rendered":"Rurikoji Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rurikoji Temple in Yamaguchi City is a famous temple known for its &#8220;Five-Story Pagoda (National Treasure),&#8221; which is described as having the greatest beauty in Japan. Built in the Muromachi period, this pagoda is counted as one of the &#8220;Three Great Pagodas of Japan&#8221; alongside Horyuji in Nara and Daigoji in Kyoto. Its cypress bark roof and elegant curves harmonize perfectly with the surrounding nature. The appeal lies in the ability to enjoy pictorial panoramas throughout the four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, deep greenery in summer, colorful leaves in autumn, and snowscapes in winter. 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