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Chūsonji Temple (Special Historic Site)

Commissioned by Fujiwara no Kiyohira, this great monastery covers the whole of Kanzan. Of all Chūsonji’s original buildings, only the Konjikidō (Golden Hall) remains. In addition to five later structures designated Important Cultural Properties (the Sutra Repository, Former Konjikidō Sheath Hall, stone Ganjōjuin and Five-Tiered Shakuson'in Stupas, and outdoor Noh stage), many original archeological sites remain well preserved.

  • Chūsonji Website
 Chūsonji Temple

Konjikidō (National Treasure)

Completed in 1124 by Fujiwara no Kiyohira, the Konjikidō is the only extant Ōshū Fujiwara-built structure. The hall is covered inside and out with gold leaf. The three interior daises, decorated with gold, silver, inlaid mother-of-pearl, and maki-e (“sprinkled pictures”), hold the mummified remains of the first three Ōshū Fujiwara lords and the severed head of the fourth. The symbol of the culture of Hiraizumi.

Admission

(prices in yen) Individual Group (30+; 10% off) Group (100+; 20% off)
Adult 800 720 640
HS 500 450 400
Jr. HS 300 270 240
Elementary 200 180 160

Parking

Truck Microbus Car Motorcycle
Lot 1 950 800 400 50
Lot 2 950 800 400 50

Hours

Open daily
4/1-11/10 » 8:00-17:00
11/11-3/31 » 8:30-16:30

Address

202 Koromonoseki, Hiraizumi, Iwate 029-4195

Phone

(t) 0191-46-2211

Website

Chūsonji Website » http://www.chusonji.or.jp/