Motsuji Temple and Pure Land Garden

A Hiraizumi temple whose large pond garden was laid out to represent the Buddhist Pure Land, a short walk from the station.

World Cultural Heritage (Hiraizumi); Special Historic Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty

Nearby

• Muryokoin Temple Ruins ≈ 10 min by car
• Takadachi Gikeido ≈ 10 min by car
• Chusonji Temple ≈ 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.

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Getting there

7 min walk (0.7 km) from JR Hiraizumi Station

Fee

¥700

Good to know

Open 8:30–17:00 (to 16:30 Nov 5 – Mar 4)

Time needed

1 h

Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info