Hiraizumi: World Heritage Walking Tour of Konjikudō at Chūson-ji Temple and Mōtsū-ji Temple
A one-day course through Hiraizumi, the golden capital built by the Ōshū Fujiwara clan, centered around two world heritage temples. First, brush up on history at the Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center, then climb Tsukimi Slope lined with old cedar trees to reach Konjikudō at Chūson-ji Temple. At Takadachi Yoshitsune-dō, the place where Yoshitsune met his end, enjoy the majestic views of the Kitakami River, and in the afternoon, leisurely stroll through Mōtsū-ji Temple with its beautiful Pure Land garden. Conclude with souvenir shopping at Michi-no-Eki Hiraizumi. With short distances between spots and mostly flat garden walks, this world heritage tour is perfect for three-generation families visiting with grandparents.
Schedule
Preview Hiraizumi's History with Models and Videos—The Starting Point for Your World Heritage Tour
Experience the Golden Culture of the Ōshū Fujiwara Clan in the All-Golden Konjikudō and Sankotsuzō Museum
Overlook the Kitakami River from Where Yoshitsune Met His End; See Bashō's Haiku Stone Monument Too
Walk Around the Pure Land Garden Surrounding Daisen Pond; Flat Paths for Three-Generation Strolling
Stock Up on Local Vegetables, Rice Cakes, and World Heritage Souvenirs All in One Place
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