[2025 Hiraizumi Attraction] Travel Guide for Jōdoteien, Mōtsūji Temple (Updated Jul)

#5月好去地方2025 Motsuji Temple is located in Nishiiwai County, Iwate Prefecture. It is as famous as Chusonji Temple. It is a Pure Land Garden Buddhist temple built by Fujiwara no Kiyohira's son, Motohira, during the Heian period. Although most of the main hall buildings no longer exist, the garden and the remains of the temple are intact, showing the Pure Land world that the Heian nobles yearn for. It is part of the "Hiraizumi-The Expression of Buddhist Pure Land" World Heritage. From JR "Hiraizumi Station", it takes about 7 to 10 minutes to walk to arrive. When I went there, I met a Taiwanese tour group and there were quite a lot of foreign tourists. It is recommended to stay for about an hour. 🕰️Business hours: Worship time 08:30-17:00 (final admission 16:30) Winter time November 5th to March 4th is 08:30-16:30 💰Average consumption: General adult ¥700 #Motsuji Temple

Japan's World Cultural Heritage**Motsuji Temple Because it is a world cultural heritage, you must visit Motsuji Temple. Visit: Tickets Parking lot: Yes (charged) Motsuji Temple 58, Hiraizumi, Osawa, Hiraizumi-machi, Nishi Iwai-gun, Iwate Prefecture (Map Code: 142 253 099*03) The worship and tour took about an hour. The garden was well visited. It was beautiful, peaceful, and great for taking photos. It was beautiful no matter how you took the photos. The whole garden is like a painting. Take a slow walk around, the whole atmosphere is wonderful. When it comes to flower season, it is still as beautiful as a painting. #Motsuji Temple #JapanWorldCulturalHeritage #Tiantai Sect Special Mountain #MarchGoodPlaces2025

Motsu-ji Temple Grounds with Attached Shrine Ruins [Special Historic Site] Motsu-ji Temple Garden [Special Scenic Spot] (Hiraizumi Town) Motsu-ji Temple, recognized for its cultural value as one of Japan's foremost Pure Land gardens, is doubly designated by the nation. Like Chūson-ji Temple, it is said to have been founded by the Great Master Jikaku in the 3rd year of Kashō (850). The construction was initiated by the second-generation lord Motohira and completed during the era of the third-generation lord Hidehira. In its prime, it boasted 40 temple buildings and 500 monk quarters, with the Golden Hall Enryū-ji being praised as "unmatched in our country." The pond, known as Ōizumi-ga-ike, retains the elegant landscaping style of the Heian period, offering tranquility to visitors.