Autumn foliage４ Ruriko-in temple

 This temple is not usually open to the public.

But twice a year, in spring and in Autumn, we can enjoy the beautiful scene here.

Especially the maples here show so beautiful colors to us

The visitors just sit and view the colorful maple leaves forgetting time passing.

 

It was  a villa of business owner at the beginning.  And after the owner changed some times, it became a temple. It was 2005. 

Ruri is a name of the blue color. In Buddhism, it means the stone or jewel from the mountain Shumisen, which is believed to be in the center of Buddhism world. It is one of seven Buddhism jewel or treasure.

Lapis Lazuli.

As for Ruriko-in

Please check this website

https://rurikoin.komyoji.com/lp/en/