Kozan Park

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Kozan Park

A park brimming with historical ambiance, home to a national treasure five-story pagoda.

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Head Editor : Yamaguchi City

Kozan Park, selected as one of the "Top 100 Historical Parks in Japan," is a vast park dotted with various historical sites, including a national treasure five-story pagoda.

The main attraction, the national treasure "Rurikoji Five-Story Pagoda," is said to be the tenth oldest existing five-story pagoda in Japan. Its beautiful appearance, featuring a hinoki bark roof, is counted as one of the three famous pagodas in Japan and is highly regarded as one of the finest buildings from the middle of the Muromachi period. It is illuminated every day from sunset to 10 PM, offering a fantastical view different from the daytime. *Under renovation until March 2026

"Chinryutei," a reproduction of a building where prominent figures from the Satsuma domain like Saigo Takamori and Okubo Toshimichi, and from the Choshu domain like Kido Takayoshi gathered during the late Edo period, is also a must-see. Additionally, the park contains historical sites related to the Meiji Restoration, such as "Rozando," a tea house where the 13th lord of the Choshu domain, Mori Takachika, held confidential talks regardless of social standing. The park is also renowned as a spot for cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, azaleas, and hydrangeas, displaying the beauty of each season.

Highlights

  • A historical park selected as one of the "Top 100 Historical Parks in Japan."
  • The "Rurikoji Five-Story Pagoda," a national treasure and a symbol of Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a must-see.
  • Known for its seasonal flowers and as a beautiful spot throughout the year.

Photos

  • The "Rurikoji Five-Story Pagoda," designated as a national treasure.

    The "Rurikoji Five-Story Pagoda," designated as a national treasure.

  • The Meiji Restoration historical site "Chinryutei."

    The Meiji Restoration historical site "Chinryutei."

  • "Rozando," a tea house where Mori Takachika held confidential talks.

    "Rozando," a tea house where Mori Takachika held confidential talks.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

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Yes. (Signs:English, Audio guide:English, Chinese, Spanish and Korean)

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

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Yes, it is.

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Are coin lockers available?

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Not available.

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Are there restrooms available?

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Yes, there are.

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Details

Name in Japanese
香山公園
Postal Code
753-0081
Address
7-1 Kozancho, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi
Telephone
083-934-6630(Kayama Koen Mae Information Centre)
Closed
Free to walk
Business Hours
Walk anytime
Admission
Free
Access
About 20 minutes walk from JR Kami-Yamaguchi station
Official Website
Official Website (English)