is a Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. The temple is known for its garden, whose maple trees offer a colourful view in autumn.
The land Rurikō-in sits on originally belonged to the Taisho-era businessman Tanaka Gentarō (1853 - 1922), founder of Kyoto Electric Light, Co. After Tanaka's death, the property was managed by the company until it was acquired by Keifuku Electric Railroad, and was operated as a restaurant and inn.[1]
After the inn's closure, Komyoji Temple in Gifu took over the property in order to preserve the location and sights. The site was converted into a Buddhist temple in 2005.
The temple is located in Kamitakano, Sakyō-ku, Kyoto on the left bank of Takano River, below the west side of Mount Hiei. It can be accessed by public transport via bus or Eizan Electric Railway through Yase-Hieizanguchi Station.[2]
For cultural and environmental preservation reasons, the temple is only open to visitors in spring, summer, and autumn for brief periods of time.[3]