Ruriko-ji Temple
is really Ruriko-ji five-storey pagoda, Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi
Real place, still recognisable
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
A towering five-tiered pagoda set among lush greenery by a pond. The developers say it looks extremely close to the real temple, with a few changes to make room for cars.
The real place
The five-storey pagoda of Ruriko-ji was finished in 1442 and is a National Treasure. It is often counted among the three finest pagodas in Japan, and it stands in Kozan Park in the city of Yamaguchi.
Visiting
The park is free and the pagoda is lit up every evening. Walk around the pond for the best angle, and come in spring for the cherry blossoms or in November for the autumn leaves.
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