Hiraizumi Temples

Chusonji Temple offers golden halls, forest paths, and deep Fujiwara history. Walk through ancient grounds and see treasures like the Konjikido, hidden inside for protection.

Motsuji Temple features a peaceful Pure Land garden, old temple ruins, and cultural treasures that reflect the rich history of Hiraizumi and its connection to the Fujiwara clan.

Takkoku no Iwaya is a striking temple built into a cliffside near Hiraizumi, surrounded by forest trails, a peaceful pond, and centuries of warrior history and legend.