Kanjizaiōin Temple Site

Kanjizaiou-in Ato

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Experience the precious history of Hiraizumi, a World Heritage site!

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World Heritage

HighlightsOne of the component assets of the World Heritage Site, "Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land"
The site of a temple built by the wife of Fujiwara no Kiyohira
A restored late Heian period garden allows visitors to imagine its former elegance
Enjoy a stroll through the peaceful grounds
Immerse yourself in the romance of history

Basic Information

Address: Shirayamachi, Hiraizumi, Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Iwate

Access: Approximately 15 minutes by bus from Ichinoseki Station on the JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line. Get off at the Kanjizaiōin Ato Mae bus stop on the Hiraizumi Town bus route. Show route

Op.Hours: Visiting hours are the same as the Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center's opening hours. April - October: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM November - March: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Cld.Days: Every Tuesday (the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays

Fee: Adults: ¥300, High school students: ¥200, Junior high school students and younger: ¥100

INFO: Entry to the Kanjizaiōin Ato site is via the Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center.

HP: http://hiraizumi.or.jp/archive/sightseeing/kanji.html

Overview

Kanjizaiōin Temple Site is the remains of a temple built by the wife of Fujiwara no Kiyohira, the second head of the Oshu Fujiwara clan. It's a significant component of the Hiraizumi World Heritage Site. It's believed that a magnificent temple complex and a glorious garden once stood here. Today, the site features a reconstructed garden, meticulously excavated and restored, allowing visitors to imagine the elegant landscape of that era. The harmonious blend of ponds, stonework, and trees creates a beautiful and serene garden that offers visitors a moment of peace. Similar to Chuson-ji and Motsu-ji Temples, Kanjizaiōin Temple Site is a representative historical site of Hiraizumi's cultural heritage, attracting history buffs and culture enthusiasts alike. When visiting Hiraizumi, take a stroll through the tranquil Kanjizaiōin Temple Site and immerse yourself in the romance of history. You'll be able to sense the aristocratic and Buddhist culture of the time, experiencing the rich history of Hiraizumi firsthand.

Kanjizaiōin Temple Site

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