National Treasure Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda to the end of renovation work - Notice of the end of the tourism attraction project "Sublimation -shouka-Ouchi Culture"

Announcement of the end of the tourism attraction project "Sublimation -shouka-Ouchi Culture" at the end of renovation of the five-story pagoda of Horurikoji Temple

The tourism attraction project "Shouka-Ouchi Bunka," which was carried out by Yamaguchi City, was brought to the full renovation of the National Treasure Rurikoji five-story pagoda, will end on March 31, 2025.

This project carried out with the aim of bringing the historical value of the five-story pagoda of Rurikoji, the National Treasure, to the full renovation of the five-story pagoda in about 70 years, and to promote tourist attractions to Koyama Park, where the five-story pagoda is located .

"Sublimation -shouka-Ouchi Culture" initiatives

This project has been set in Koyama Park, featuring spatial art exhibitions and projection mapping, providing many visitors with the opportunity to experience the charm of the Ouchi culture and the national treasure Rurikoji five-story pagoda.

Additionally, Yamaguchi City was selected as one of the 52 places to visit in 2024 by the New York Times, attracting attention from both domestic and international perspectives.

Progress of renovation work and future schedule

The renovation work, including a complete replacement of the hiwada-buki roof, is approaching the end of the process. The scaffolding sheets for construction were removed in early February 2025, and the removal of steel scaffolding is currently underway. All the steel frames from the scaffolding will be removed in July 2025, and the majestic national treasure, Rurikoji, will reappear.

Furthermore, the restoration of the surrounding trees and pavement will be completed in March 2026, and all renovation work is expected to be completed.

Future construction schedule (planned)

• May 2025 : Scaffold steel frame removal begins
• July 2025 : Scaffold steel frame removal completed, foundation demolition begins
• September 2025 : Tree and pavement restoration work begins
• March 2026 : Renovation work completed

the beautiful sight of the National Treasure Rurikoji five-story pagoda, covered in new cypress bark .

"Sublimation -shouka-Ouchi Culture" Project Overview

• Name : "Sublimation -shouka-Ouchi Culture" is a tourist attraction project that was brought to the full renovation of the National Treasure Rurikoji five-story pagoda
• Venue : Koyama Park (7-1 Koyamacho, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
• Event period : August 2023 to March 2025
• Official website : https://shouka-oouchi.jp/

Contact information

Sponsored by

Yamaguchi City Exchange and Creation Department Tourism and Exchange Division
TEL: 083-934-2810

Planning and production

JTB Yamaguchi Branch
TEL: 083-976-2300

■Press release source - Yamaguchi City
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