Fodor's Expert Review Chuson-ji Temple

Hiraizumi Fodor's Choice

Founded in AD 850, this temple's highlight is its Konjikido (Golden Hall), which was completed in 1124. The first Ou Fujiwara lord, Kiyohara, commissioned many temples and pagodas during his reign, perhaps as many as 40, not to mention residences for 300 priests. Nearly all were destroyed by fire except for Konjikido, and it is the only structure in Chuson-ji that remains unchanged. More than 3,000 objects have survived and are now kept in the treasure house (Sankozo Museum). It's a 20-minute walk from JR Hiraizumi Station or a 10-minute bus ride.

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202 Koromonoseki
Hiraizumi, Iwate-ken  029-4102, Japan

019-146–2211

www.chusonji.or.jp/language_en/index.html

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Rate Includes: ¥800

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