Motsu-ji Temple, a separate head temple of the Tendai sect, is called Iiozan (Mt. Iio) and was founded by the great priest Jikaku in 850.
In the late Heian period (794-1185), Motohira (the second Fujiwara lord of Oshu) and Hidehira (the third Fujiwara lord of Oshu) built a magnificent temple complex, including Kondo Enryu-ji and Kasho-ji.
Although the temple buildings of those days were regrettably destroyed by fire due to repeated disasters, the " Pure Land Garden" centering on Oizumigaike Pond and the remains of Heian-period temple buildings have been preserved in almost perfect condition and have been designated as both a Special Historic Site and a Special Place of Scenic Beauty by the national government.
- residence/location
- 58, Oosawa, Hiraizumi, Hiraizumi-cho, Nishibai-gun, Iwate 029-4102, Japan
- Business hours/Usage hours
- 3/5-11/4 8:30-17:00
11/5-4/4 8:30-16:30 - Closed
- No holidays
- Price
- Adults 700 yen, high school students 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
- Inquiries
- Motsuji Temple Office
Tel: 0191-46-2331
Fax: 0191-46-4184 - Other
- Hiraizumi Town Circulation Bus "Rurun Rurun" Bus Time
Places to visit
[Autumn] Hagi Mid to late September
Autumn leaves information
- Season
- Late October to early November
- Latest status
- The Pure Land Garden, centering on Oizumigaike Pond, offers a beautiful view of bright red maple trees.
