Motsuji Temple

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Overview

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Address

Osawa-58 Hiraizumi, Nishiiwai District, Iwate 029-4102 ( Map ) ( Directions )

Hours

Closed today Closed now

Price

Free

Phone

0191-46-2331

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Highlights

Temple Garden

The garden is best enjoyed through a leisurely walk along the stone path that crests the edge of the pond. 500 meters in length and surrounded by seasonal flowers, a stroll of the entire park will take you less than an hour.

Temple Garden

Hondo

The principal hall that acts as the center point of current day Motsuji Temple. Within the hall stands a statue of Yakushi, the healing Buddha that acts as a focal point of worship. Yakushi is said to respond to prays for good health or those wishing for a swift recovery from disease or illness.

Omikuji (paper fortune-telling) can also be found at the front of the Hondo. If you pay attention to locals or those well informed attending this temple, you will find that the traditional "2 hand claps" before praying isn't performed here. Instead, you will find those offering their prayers silently, with their hands pressed together in worship.

Hondo

Treasure House / Cultural Assets Repository

A building that has on display some of Motsuji's historical and cultural artefacts. Twelfth-century Motsuji artefacts used in the "Ennen No Mai" longevity ritual such as costumes, written works, historic records and even Buddhist statues can all be found here.

Kaizando

A building in honour of the third head of the Tendai sect and the three Fujiwara lords who ruled over Hiraizumi. This hall commemorates Ennin (Jikaku Daishi), third head abbot of the Tendai sect, said to have been the one who founded Motsuji. Inside you can find a statue of the Dainichi Buddha and a painting of the three Hiraizumi Fujiwara lords, Kiyohira, Motohira, and Hidehira.

Kaizando

General Amenities

  • Free guides/pamphlets

Accessibility

  • Barrier-free access
  • Wheelchair rental

What's unique

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site

Access

Motsuji is a 3-minute ride from JR Hiraizumi Station by the Hiraizumi Loop Bus or a 7-minute walk.

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