Chusonji Temple

Area

Nishiwai-gun

Category

Shrine / temple

Chusonji Temple, in the town of Hiraizumi, Iwate, was built in 850. It is the main temple of the Tohoku region for the Tendai School of Buddhism. In 2011, the temple was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tsukimizaka Slope, the main approach to the temple, has been used for centuries. The trees on the side of the slope were planted in the Edo Period (1603 – 1867). Konjiki-do Golden Hall is another site you cannot miss. The hall, built in 1124, is decked with brilliant gold items. It retains its original form since it was built. Inside the temple grounds, you can find the Chusonji Kanzan-tei Restaurant. There, you can enjoy foods made with fresh ingredients from the Hiraizumi a

Basic Information

Address

202 Koromonoseki, Hiraizumi, Hiraizumi-cho, Nishiiwai-gun, Iwate

Phone

0191-46-2211

Hours

Mar. 1 to Nov. 3: 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Nov. 4 to late Feb.: 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Closed

Open year-round

Fee

Adults: ¥800 
High school students: ¥500
Junior high school students: ¥300
Elementary school students: ¥200

〈Groups of 30 or more people〉
Adults: ¥720
High school students: ¥450
Junior high school students: ¥270
Elementary school students: ¥180

〈Groups of 100 or more people〉
Adults: ¥640
High school students: ¥400
Junior high school students: ¥240
Elementary school students: ¥160

Guide

【Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean】
Audio guide rentals available for ¥500 each
・Mar. 1 to Nov. 3: 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
・Nov. 4 to late Feb.: 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Website

http://www.chusonji.or.jp/en/

Access

FromHiraizumi Station (JR Tohoku Main Line)

【Hiraizumi Sta.】Iwate Kotsu Bus / for Aeon Maezawa
→【Chusonji Bus Stop】

FromHiraizumi Station (JR Tohoku Main Line)

about a 25-minute walk to Tsukimizaka Slope