Chusonji Temple
In Japanese: 中尊寺
A mountain temple whose Golden Hall, covered in gold leaf, has stood for 900 years.
World Cultural Heritage (Hiraizumi), National Treasure
Nearby
- Takadachi Gikeido ≈ 10 min by car
- Muryokoin Temple Ruins ≈ 15 min by car
- Motsuji Temple and Pure Land Garden ≈ 15 min by car
- Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondo ≈ 20 min by car
- Genbikei Gorge ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 4 min by bus from Hiraizumi Station, then a 15 min uphill walk
- Fee
- ¥1,000
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info