Hiraizumi Town

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Hiraizumi Town is a very sacred town registered as a World Heritage Site, conveying to the present the unique Buddhist land (Pure Land) culture built by the Oshu Fujiwara clan at the end of the Heian period. Countless historical heritages, represented by the golden Chuson-ji Konjiki-do, deeply shake the visiting traveler's soul, quietly speaking of the glory of that time and prayers for peace. Walking through this land where rich nature and historical buildings harmonize beautifully makes you forget daily busyness and beautifully aligns your mind and body. Deeply touching the essence of traditional Japanese spiritual culture and facing yourself, spend a heart-enriching, intellectual, and special travel moment in Hiraizumi.

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Hiraizumi Town

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Iwate Prefecture

Hiraizumi Town

Address
61-7 Hiraizumi Izumiya, Hiraizumi Town, Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture
Website
https://hiraizumi.or.jp/
Operator
Hiraizumi Tourism Association

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Chuson-ji Temple
Iwate

Chuson-ji Temple

Chuson-ji Temple located in Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, is a sacred Buddhist temple representing World Heritage sites, built by the Oshu Fujiwara clan in the late Heian period. Among its treasures, the "Konjiki-do" (Golden Hall), completely covered in gold leaf, boasts breathtaking beauty that conveys the advanced craft techniques and the philosophy of the Pure Land of that time. Walking through the verdant approach path of Tsukimizaka deeply heals the mind and body away from the urban hustle, allowing you to touch the essence of Japan's ancient spiritual culture. In this special sacred place where history and nature harmonize beautifully,...

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Mōtsū-ji Temple
Iwate

Mōtsū-ji Temple

Mōtsū-ji Temple, located in Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, is a Tendai sect temple and, like Chūson-ji, is a component of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land."It was originally built by Motohira, the second lord of the Ōshū Fujiwara clan. Although the buildings have since been lost to fire, a vast site of the former temple complex remains. The biggest highlight is the Jōdo Garden (Pure Land Garden), which conveys the gardening style of the Heian period. The garden centered around Ōizumi-ga-ike Pond exudes an elegant and tranquil atmosphere, representing...

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