Yamaguchi — Temples

Discover the places in this prefecture, with original illustrations and links to visitor sources.

4 places

2 Temples · 2 Shrines

About historical eras

Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

Shinto shrineYamaguchi

赤間神宮

After the Meiji separation of Buddhism and Shinto, Amida-ji was abolished and Akama-gū established in 1875. It was renamed Akama Jingū in 1940.

Shinto shrineYamaguchi

防府天満宮

Fire destroyed the shrine buildings in 1952. Reconstruction financed by donations was completed with the tower gate in 1963.

Buddhist templeYamaguchi

功山寺

The temple’s history dates its foundation as Chōfuku-ji to 1327 and records its protection by the Ashikaga and later Ōuchi lords.

Buddhist templeYamaguchi

瑠璃光寺

Rurikō-ji moved from Niho to the current site in 1690. The surviving five-story pagoda was completed in 1442 for the earlier Kōshaku-ji temple.

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