Chusonji zazen, sutra copying, and sermon experience

Cherry blossom trees along Hiraizumi Prefectural Route 300 (former National Route 4)

Along Prefectural Route 300 (formerly National Route 4) from around JR Hiraizumi Station to Chusonji Temple, there is a line of cherry blossom trees such as Yoshino cherry trees that stretches for approximately 1.5km.

Yanagi no Gosho ruins

The Yanaginogosho ruins, which are said to have been built by the first generation Kiyohira and redeveloped by the third generation Hidehira, are highly likely to correspond to Heisenkan (government office).

Jogyodo

This hall was rebuilt in 1732 by Date Yoshimura, the feudal lord of Sendai. The hall is built in a treasure-shaped structure, with the principal image of Amitabha Tathagata in the center, the four bodhisattvas on both sides, and Matarajin, who is revered as a secret Buddha, in the inner hall. Matara-jin is a god that Jikaku Daishi came to know on the ship returning from China, and is said to be the incarnation of Amida Nyorai. The door to the inner hall is usually tightly closed, but is opened to the public once every 33 years. On the 20th day of the New Year, the festival is dedicated to ancient rituals and the Ennen Dance dance.