It was founded in 850 by Jikaku Daishi Ennin of Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Most of the buildings were destroyed by fire in the 14th century, but more than 3,000 pieces of Heian art still remain. It is designated as a national treasure and important cultural property. The Konjikido is the only building that still retains its original appearance, and the interior and exterior of the hall are decorated with gold leaf.

Information

business hours: 3/1-11/3: 8:30-17:00, 11/4-last day of February: 8:30-16:30
price: Entrance fee Adults 800 yen, high school students 500 yen, junior high school students 300 yen, elementary school students 200 yen
access: [Train/Bus] About 5 minutes by bus from JR Tohoku Main Line “Hiraizumi Station”, about 15 minutes on foot from “Chusonji Bus Stop”
[Car] About 5 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway “Hiraizumi Maesawa IC”