Hiraizumi

Area

Oshu / Hiraizumi

Category

Shrine / temple

Hiraizumi is located in the southern part of Iwate Prefecture. This temple, tea garden, and historical ruins were built with the image of the ideal afterlife world of Buddhism. If you come by Hiraizumi, why not take a look at the 5 world heritages. Recommendations inside would be the Konjiki Hall of Chusonji temple. There are 64,000 sheets of golden foil decorated inside and outside of the hall. These pieces of foil shine as the sun shine hits each piece. The Moutsuji tea garden is also a must see. This tea garden represents nirvana. Aside from these areas, other highlights include, the historic park, "Kanjizaiouinato", the temple that has been the model for Kyoto's Byoudoin, "Nuryoukouin", and many more. Enjoy a full view of the whole Hiraizumi area from Mt. Kinkei and enjoy the zen atmosphere.

Basic Information

Address

Hiraizumi-chou, Iwate Prefecture, 029-4102

Phone

0191-46-2)110 (Hiraizumi Tourism Association)

Hours

- Chusonji Temple
Mar. 1~Nov. 3  8:30am-5:00pm
Nov. 4~End of Feb 8:30am-4:30pm

- Moutsuji Temple
8:30am~5:00pm
*Nov.5~Mar. 4 is open until 4:30pm

Closed

no holidays

Fee

- Chusonji Temple
Adult: 800 JPY
High School Student: 500 JPY
Middle School Student: 300 JPY
Elementary School Student: 200 JPY

- Moutsuji Temple
Adult: 500 JPY
High School Student: 300 JPY
Elementary/Middle School Student: 100 JPY

Guide

[Japanese]
1 Guide 3500 JPY (2 hours)
*reservations required
(Ancient City Hiraizumi Guide Group)

[Chinese/English]
10000JPY until 2 hours
An additional 5000 JPY for every hour after 2 hours
Separate fees for Transportation, meals, and lodging
*Reservations required (generally 7 days in advance)
(Iwate Hiraizumi Translation Guide Group)

Website

http://hiraizumi.or.jp/heritage/

Access

FromJR Hiraizumi Station
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walk (about 25 minutes)
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