Top 23 things to do and attractions in Hiraizumi-cho

A miniature, less crowded version of Kyoto when there there used to be significant trade between the two. The grounds are great to walk around - the big temple is free as are the shrines and the Noh stage (check schedule for performances). The golden hall and new museum require a ticket- well worth it!

Chūson-ji Temple, a registered World Heritage site, is truly a must-visit location for anyone traveling through Iwate Prefecture. The temple grounds boast a beautiful, greenery-filled atmosphere. I recommend parking in the upper lot (closest to the Golden Hall); this allows you to skip the long uphill walk and still fully enjoy the area. While the famous Golden Hall is beautiful, it was slightly less gorgeous than my high expectations. Nonetheless, the overall vibe is excellent and makes for a very worthwhile visit.

Nice preservation and restoration of the golden temple, which is housed inside and behind glasses. One can imagine its full of light and hope when it was first established. No photo inside the building and take the time to observe all the fine details.

Beautiful and historical place by Fujiwara family. It’s well-maintained. You can go around with a stroller from the parking lot, and enjoy the refreshing atmosphere with greenery. Konjikido is also excellent.

Beautiful autumn foliage, huge premise, steep slope up if your using the road, the other path beside is less steep. Tickets for the museum and temple are the same.

Beautiful nature walking to see the shrines. Calm and peaceful feeling. Walking up and round the area is free. Only go in to see the golden ji needs the ticket ¥1000 per person.

Beautiful location and the grounds are massive. The gold pavilion is a neat site to see (though photography is not allowed).

We visited the temple on Monday, just 30 minutes before closing. The ticket fee was 700 JPY per person, which felt a bit pricey for the experience. However, walking around the garden was peaceful and offered a calming atmosphere.

A famous World Heritage garden representing the Pure Land of the late Heian period Motsuji Temple is said to have been founded by Jikaku Daishi in the early Heian period. Its garan (temple buildings) were constructed in the later years of Fujiwara no Motohira, a powerful clan leader in the late Heian period, and during the reigns of the second and third lords, Motohira and Hidehira, it boasted such scale and splendor that it was described as "unparalleled in our country." According to the Kamakura period history book "Azuma Zei," at the end of the 12th century, Motsuji Temple had as many as 40 halls and pagodas and 500 monks' quarters. However, it suffered repeated disasters from the Kamakura period through the Muromachi period, and all of the buildings were burned down. The Pure Land garden and the remains of the temple complex from the Heian period have been preserved in almost perfect condition, retaining the beauty of the former garden. The world that unfolds around Ohara Pond, which covers an area of approximately 10,000 square meters, is the Pure Land itself. The area around the pond and the island in the middle are paved with pebbles, and the sandbar creates a beautiful coastline with its soft curves, the hills made of large and small stones create a cliffscape, and the remains of the pond are used to draw water. Enjoy this precious and famous garden that conveys the ideas and techniques of Sakuki, Japan's oldest garden design manual, to the present day. Among them, Dejima, which looks like a rough shore, is on the southeastern shore of the pond and is considered one of the most beautiful sights. You will be captivated by the mystical appearance of the two-meter-tall standing stones rising out of the water. The bush clover flowers in the temple grounds are usually at their best from late September, and the autumn leaves are at their best from late October to mid-November. Motsuji Temple (Hiraizumi Town, Nishii District, Iwate Prefecture) Opening hours: 8:30~17:00 (November 5, 2025 - March 4, 2026: 8:30 - 16:30) No closed days for worship Admission fee: 700 yen, high school students 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen [Hagi Festival] Thursday, September 25th to Monday, October 20th, 2025 A dance performance of Ennen no Mai and a special viewing of the main hall will be held. Autumn Leaves Festival: October 26th (Sun) - November 15th (Sat), 2025 Performances of Ennen no Mai and other events are planned.

Beautiful garden and temples. Borrowed scenery from the mountains makes for a breathtaking sight. Fall colors are currently on display. Some historical information signs are also in English.

Beautiful scenery and not crowded. Can enjoy the calm environment and relax. I visited twice here in summer and winter.

This was really beautiful because we had just visited Chuson-Ji temple and it was only a short walk over to this Motsuji temple. Again remarkable simplicity and beautiful especially with the snow all around. It is a Buddhist temple and is known for its beautiful Phoenix Hall which did not disappoint. The Phoenix Hall is a wooden structure built in the Amida style, which is characterized by its simple and elegant design. The hall is decorated with intricate carvings and paintings, and its interior is home to a large statue of Amida Buddha.The temple was founded in 998 by Fujiwara no Michinaga, a powerful courtier and politician during the Heian period (794-1185).

A very beautiful and scenic Buddhist temple that is designated as an UNESCO cultural/heritage site. There is a also a very large garden with a footpath that accompanies the temple and its buildings, which are placed around a scenic lake. The walk around the lake offers very different views depending on where you are on the path. You can see sites of where temples used to stand (some were burnt down in wars, etc.) as well as the ones that still remain to this day. During the walk around the lake on the footpath, there is a large bell in a belfry, a gentle stream that empties into the lake, as well as a set of strategically-placed rocks and stones made to resemble a landscape. Most definitely worth the entrance fee. Very highly recommended!

A gorgeous temple with a sprawling garden with various temples surrounding the pond. I got the chance to go on a beautiful day with blue skies, and even mid-August, you could already see the changing colors of the momiji to a fiery maroonish color and a warm, pleasant ochre. From the garden, you could peek through and see views of the town and mountains. Overall, a beautiful temple with a rich history.

This temple was very majestic, especially the one partially constructed within the mountain wall. If you are day tripping around Ichinoseki, I highly suggest stopping by. Parking is available for free just out front. It only takes you about 30 minutes to view it all.

Had a great time exploring the grounds and taking some photos. It’s a small place, but full of wonderful little nooks and crannies to look in. There was a Buddha carved i to the cliff face and a priest chanting when I visited. It’s an awesome place to visit.

It was beautiful particularly in the fall foliage season in early Nov. There were not many tourists as we came in early morning. The entry fee is 300 Yen. There’s a carpark opposite to it and it’s free.

It's an interesting temple in a small but pretty garden. Honestly, rather disappointing. It looks like nothing special, and the interior is nothing to write home about, either. If you are by car, it may be worth your while to come here, but I would recommend you spend money on a taxi here and back.

A rewarding location for taking photos on beautiful fall colors with traditional Buddhist temple backgrounds. The entrance fee is only 500 yens per person. Parking lot is right opposite to the temple and it’s free.

A not-so-grand but still very beautiful shrine not to far from the more popular and crowded Hiraizumi area in Iwate Prefecture. The shrine is embedded into the natural rock wall, which intrudes into the interior of the shrine in a asthetically pleasing and beautiful way. The Bishamon deity is honored here and is an incredibly detailed and intricate statue. The small footpath/garden/lake outside is also very pretty and is a nice place to snap some pics during the right time of the day. Entrance fee is minimal, and a good-sized parking lot is available for free across the street if you come by car. Worth a look if you're in the area.

Pureland Buddhist Temple in the side of a mountain cave which was originally built in 801 AD. ☸️ Entry admission is affordable and there is also a relief of a Buddha carved into the side of the cliff there as well. While in Hiraizumi make sure you stop to see this often overlooked national historic wonder in vermillion and white. 🙏PLEASE 🙏 be respectful and observe that there is 🚫📸 *no photography inside* 🚫📸 the Temples as it is an active temple and a sacred space. 🙏 🙏🕊️🙏 @gabrielcraft.me

Nex to the Motsujin temple, it is a very nice greenery park and during sakura season, there are quite a few amazing sakura trees near the pond. Makes for an excellent picnic or relaxing spot. Spent 30 minutes here staring at the sakura trees and forgetting about the hustle /bustle of life!

Beautiful small local park, a few Sakura trees - perfect to have a picnic underneath

a place with nice greenery and lake, it's a remains but actually nothing left there. good to take a break and have a piece of silence for mind.

(Translated by Google) A historic park right next to Motsuji Temple. The remains of a temple built by Fujiwara no Motohira's wife. The garden here is simpler and more natural than Motsuji Temple. I wonder if the wife built a temple herself because her husband and she didn't have the same taste in gardens. My grandparents were the same, but gardening was usually a source of arguments. The Oshu Fujiwara clan was at the height of its prosperity at the time, so the wife could create a garden to her liking. Because it's a park, it doesn't feel like a World Heritage Site, so you can walk around casually. (Original) 毛越寺のすぐ隣にある史跡公園。 藤原基衡公の奥さまが建立された寺院跡。 こちらの庭園は毛越寺よりもシンプルでよりナチュラルな感じ。 奥さまは奥さまで寺院を建立するというのは、旦那さまとお庭のセンスが合わなかったということなのかとか思ってみたり。 祖父母もそうだったが、だいたいお庭造りはケンカのもと😅 奥さまが自分好みの庭園を造成できるくらい、当時の奥州藤原氏が栄華を極めていたということだろうなと。 公園なのであまり世界遺産感はなく、気軽な散歩感覚で歩いて回れる。

(Translated by Google) Maizuru-ga-ike Pond is a beautiful pond shaped like a flying crane with its wings spread. Apparently, during the Heian period, ponds were typically shaped like either a crane or a turtle, and this pond is a crane. It's said to have been named after its graceful shape. The landscape evokes the garden-making philosophy of the Heian period, with a small island floating in the center and the calm waters reflecting the sky. While more rustic than the neighboring Motsuji Garden, which requires an admission fee, the pond's tranquility, blending seamlessly into nature, is appealing. The wind and light sway with every step, gently conveying the atmosphere of Hiraizumi's elegant past. There are benches scattered throughout the pond, so it's recommended to take your time and enjoy the view. (Original) 舞鶴が池は、まるで鶴が羽を広げて舞うような形をした美しい池。なんでも？平安の時代は、池は鶴か亀の形が教科書通りなんだそうで、ここはその鶴ですね。その優雅な姿からこの名が付けられたといわれています。平安時代の庭造りの思想を感じさせる景観で、中央には小さな中島が浮かび、穏やかな水面が空を映します。お隣の拝観料が必要な毛越寺庭園よりも素朴ながら、自然の中に溶け込むような静けさが魅力。歩くたびに風や光が揺らめき、平泉の雅な時代の空気をそっと伝えてくれます。池あちこちにベンチがあるのでゆっくり池を眺めるのがおすすめです。

(Translated by Google) I left the hotel at 5 a.m. and strolled around the Kanjizaiō-in ruins. Unfortunately, the weather was poor and I could only take some disappointing photos. I hope the weather will be fine if I visit again. The Kanjizaiō-in ruins are the remains of a temple built by the wife of Motohira, the second lord of the Oshu Fujiwara clan. A Pure Land garden with Maizuru Pond at its center spreads out in front of the remains of two Amida halls, one large and one small, and Mount Kinkei behind the temple grounds. By the early modern period, all of the original buildings and pagodas had been lost, and the garden fell into disrepair and was later turned into rice paddy. However, based on the results of archaeological excavations, the remains of the temple and the garden were restored and maintained, resulting in their current appearance. The World Heritage Committee highly praises the Kanjizaiō-in ruins, along with the remains of Mōtsu-ji Temple and Muryōko-in Temple, as assets "constructed as symbolic expressions of the Buddhist Pure Land (Pure Land) in this world." (Original) 早朝5時にホテルを出て『観自在王院跡』を散歩しました。 あいにくの天気で残念な画像しか撮れませんでした。次回もし訪問することがあれば晴れてくれれることを祈ります。 観自在王院跡は奥州藤原氏二代基衡の妻が造営した寺院の遺跡です。 大小二棟の阿弥陀堂跡の前面に舞鶴池を中心にした浄土庭園が広がり、境内の背後には金鶏山が位置しています。 近世までに往時の堂塔をすべて失い、庭園も荒廃して後には水田化しましたが、 遺跡発掘調査の成果に基づいて伽藍遺構と庭園の修復・整備が行われ、今日の姿になりました。 世界遺産委員会は、観自在王院跡が毛越寺・無量光院跡とともに 「現世における仏国土（浄土）の象徴的な表現として造営された」資産であると高く評価しています。

(Translated by Google) October 11, 2025 I participated in the first Tyrannosaurus Race Federation-sanctioned tournament held in Hiraizumi, a World Heritage Site. I often visit Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi for work, but this was my first time here. The vast and beautiful Pure Land Garden, the well-maintained lawns, the serene Maizuru Pond, and the mysterious historical site on the border with Motsuji Temple—it doesn't seem like the perfect place for a Tyrannosaurus race, but Motsuji Temple also hosts cosplay events, so I enjoyed participating in the Tyrannosaurus Race. Of course, after the race, I enjoyed the various World Heritage sites. If they hold it again next year, I'd like to participate. (Original) 2025.10.11 世界遺産の平泉で、ティラノレース連盟公認の第１回大会が開かれるので参加させて頂きました 一関・平泉は仕事でよく来てますが、こちらは初めてです とても広く美しい浄土庭園、管理された芝生、穏やかな舞鶴池また毛越寺のとの境にある不思議な史跡など、とてもティラノサウルスレースをやる場所には似付かわしくないのですが、毛越寺さんはコスプレイベントもやるそうで、ティラノレースで楽しんで参加しました もちろんレース後は世界遺産を各地堪能させて頂きました また来年もやるのであれば参加したいです

small station with 2 platforms.Elevator is provide

Bells echo from golden halls; lotus ponds reflect sky and soul. Hiraizumi is stillness incarnate — once a northern capital, now a world heritage whisper. The Tōhoku Main Line pauses reverently, carrying pilgrims in quiet awe. Tourist Tip: UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Chūson-ji and Mōtsū-ji Temples. One of Tōhoku’s spiritual hearts; ideal for a day trip or reflective walk.

A very nicely designed station in 平泉 with nice architecure, there is a bike rental shop outside of the station.

Cheap luggage storage!!! If you don't want to spend ridiculous ¥500/¥1000 for storing your luggage, exit the station and go to the last building on the left. They charge ¥200 for storage and you support a local business!

Helpful station staff and large air-conditioning units. Some ic card (pasmo) couldn't be used so best to get a paper ticket when using this line.

Biutifull steation

(Translated by Google) October 16, 2025, Day 2. It was unusual to encounter heavy rain but still manage to visit a tourist area, giving us a different perspective of Hiraizumi. There's a locker for storing luggage on the right-hand side after exiting the station (next to the restrooms). Alternatively, you can store your luggage at the film studio on the left-hand side of the exit. If you're not going down, there's a bicycle rental station on the right-hand side; you can rent a bicycle and then store your luggage for free. If you want to rent an audio guide, you can do so at the information desk on the right-hand side after exiting the station (next to the bicycle rental station). All are very convenient. (Original) 2025.10.16 Day2 難得遇到大雨還來到觀光景點區，能看到不一樣的平泉駛。出來之後的右手邊有locker可以寄存行李(在廁所旁邊)。 或者可以到出站左手邊的映像館寄存行李。沒有下的話，右手邊的腳踏車租借站，租借腳踏車之後也可以免費寄存行李。 如果想要租借語音導覽設備，出站之後右手邊的information(在腳踏車租借站的旁邊)裡面就可以借了。都很方便。

(Translated by Google) I went to see the ruins of Muryokoin Temple in Hiraizumi Town. The water surface was sparkling and beautiful. (Original) 平泉町の無量光院跡を鑑賞してきました。水面の水面が、輝いて美しく綺麗でした✨

(Translated by Google) I stopped by on Sunday, September 28, 2025 on my way to Chusonji Temple. The site has been well maintained. (Original) 2025年9月28日(日)に中尊寺に行く途中に寄りました。 跡地でもしっかり整備されています。

(Translated by Google) Although there are no buildings, you can stroll around the garden. You can visit the World Heritage sites of Mt. Kinkei, Kanjizaioin ruins, Motsuji Temple, and Chusonji Temple. The autumn leaves were beautifully colored and it was amazing. (Original) 建物等はないものの庭園として散策できました。金鶏山や観自在王院跡、毛越寺、中尊寺の世界文化遺産を合わせた行くことできます。紅葉がいい具合に色付いて最高でした。

(Translated by Google) There used to be a 12th century temple here, called Muryokoin, that was built by Fujiwara Hidehira, the third head of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, who ruled the Tohoku region around the end of the Heian period. The temple itself no longer exists, only the remains, and it seems that the state of the building at that time is unknown. However, after excavation of the remains, the scale and ancillary facilities (gardens, earthworks, etc.) at that time have been clarified to some extent, and what is visible above ground seems to be a reproduction of the pond garden at that time based on that investigation. Apparently, the pond is sometimes filled with water depending on the season, but there was no water when I visited in early spring. For this reason, at first glance it looked like just a flat area of ​​grass. There is a signboard where you can read the explanation of the historical site, and there is no admission fee, so it is nice that it doesn't cost anything to see it. (Original) 平安時代の末頃に東北地方を版図に収めていた奥州藤原氏の三代目、藤原秀衡が建立したという12世紀の寺院がかつてこの場所にあり、無量光院と呼ばれていたらしい。 伽藍そのものは残っておらず、遺構のみが残されており、当時の建物の様子は不明らしい。ただ遺構の発掘調査を経て当時の規模や附属設備（庭園や土塁など）についてはある程度判明したようで、いま地上に見えているのはその調査をもとに当時の池泉式庭園を再現したもののようだ。 季節によっては池に水を張ることもあるらしいが、私が訪ねた春先には水は張っていなかった。このため一見するとただの芝の平地のように見えた。 一応、案内板があって史跡の説明を読むことができるのと、特に拝観料の類はないので眺めるのにお金がかからないのもよい。

(Translated by Google) This temple was built by the third lord, Hidehira. There was a pond in the center of the vast grounds, and the main hall, the Amida Hall, was built on an island in the pond. Although all of the buildings have been lost, excavations have been carried out and restoration work is currently underway, focusing on the pond. (Original) 三代 秀衡が建立した寺院。広大な境内地の中心に池があり、その中島に本堂となる阿弥陀堂が建てられていた。建物は全て失われたものの、発掘調査を進め、現在は池を中心に復元整備を行っている。

(Translated by Google) Muryokoin was built by the Oshu Fujiwara clan during the Heian period. After the fall of the Fujiwara clan, the temple was burned down in wars and wildfires and was never rebuilt. Currently, only the ruins remain. (Original) 平安時代に奥州藤原氏によって建立された無量光院。藤原氏の滅亡後に戦火や野火で伽藍が焼失してしまって再建されることはなかったそうです。現在では跡地だけです。

(Translated by Google) The Muryokoin Temple Ruins were registered as a World Heritage Site in 2011 as part of the "Cultural Heritage of Hiraizumi." These are the remains of a temple built by Fujiwara Hidehira, the third head of the Oshu Fujiwara clan. It was modeled after the Phoenix Hall of Byodoin Temple in Uji, Kyoto, but excavations have revealed that it was larger than Byodoin Temple. Muryokoin Temple's complex was a Pure Land garden centered around the Amida Hall, with Mount Kinkei located behind it (to the west). This layout was calculated to allow visitors to experience the sight of the sun setting over the ridge of Mount Kinkei twice a year, in spring and autumn, as a Buddhist paradise. This unique expression of Hiraizumi's Pure Land philosophy, distinct from Byodoin Temple, has earned it international acclaim. After the fall of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, the temple was destroyed by repeated fires, and now only the remains of the pond, the island, and foundation stones remain. (Original) ​2011年に「平泉の文化遺産」の一部として世界遺産に登録された『無量光院跡』です。 奥州藤原氏三代・藤原秀衡が建立した寺院の跡です。京都の宇治平等院鳳凰堂を模して造られましたが、発掘調査により、平等院よりも規模が大きかったことが判明しています。 ​ 無量光院の伽藍は、阿弥陀堂を中心とする浄土庭園で、その背後（西方）には金鶏山が位置していました。この配置は、春と秋の年2回、金鶏山の稜線に夕日が沈む様子を、仏教の極楽浄土の光景として体感できるよう計算されたものです。これは平等院とは異なる平泉独自の浄土思想を表現しており、世界的にも高く評価されています。 ​ 奥州藤原氏の滅亡後、度重なる火災によって建物は焼失し、現在は池の跡や中島、礎石などが残るのみとなっています。

Ruins of old buildings for Fujiwara families

(Translated by Google) It is thought that the Heisen-kan that appears in one of the stories of Azuma Kagami is this Yanagi no Gosho. It is also an important place to learn about Hiraizumi's culture. Nowadays, historical sites have been excavated and the entire area has been developed as a park. In one corner of the historic site, the layout of the stables and central building group is clearly shown. You can also see the old sewage pit (toilet) and the remains of the garden pond and moat. A guidance center has been built in a place overlooking this historic site, and it is also a place you should definitely stop by to learn about Hiraizumi culture☺ There is also a roadside station in front of the guidance center. It's really a good place to visit Hiraizumi for the first time. (Original) 吾妻鏡の一説にでてくる平泉館がこの柳之御所になると思われます。 平泉の文化を知る上でも重要な場所です。 今は、史跡発掘をし一帯が公園として整備されています。 史跡の一角には、馬屋や中心建物群等の配置がしっかり示されています。また、当時の汚物穴（トイレ）があったり、園池や堀跡も見ることができます。 この史跡一帯を見渡せる場所にガイダンスセンターが建てられ平泉文化を知る為にもぜひ寄ってみてほしい場所でもあります☺ ガイダンスセンター前には道の駅もあります。 本当に平泉を最初に訪れるのにいい場所ですね。

(Translated by Google) In 2011, the Yanagi-no-Gosho Ruins, along with Chuson-ji Temple and Motsu-ji Temple, were registered as a World Heritage Site under the name "Hiraizumi" in the area. The only notable remains at Yanagi-no-Gosho are the moat and earthworks, reconstructed through excavation findings. The garden pond is currently dry, and no buildings remain. While this may leave you feeling a bit unsatisfied, if you use the exhibits at the adjacent Guidance Center to unleash your imagination, it's a fascinating site. This large site, located in Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, is believed to be the former headquarters of the Oshu Fujiwara clan. Located in the center of Hiraizumi on a plateau facing the Kitakami River, it is highly likely to have been the Hiraizumi Palace where the second, second, and fourth lords of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, Motohira, through Yasuhira, conducted government affairs. Excavations since 1988 have attracted attention at this site, and within the vast grounds surrounded by earthworks and moats, the remains of numerous buildings, gardens, roads, and gates have been discovered. In particular, the large buildings arranged around a central plaza and the remains of a garden centered around a pond testify to the fact that Hiraizumi was a political and cultural center at the time. Excavated artifacts include high-quality ceramics, lacquerware, roofing tiles, and wooden products, indicating that this place was not just a residence, but a facility symbolizing the power of the Fujiwara clan. (Original) 2011年に「平泉」として、中尊寺や毛越寺などとともに世界遺産に登録された『柳之御所遺跡』です。 柳之御所遺跡で目立った遺構といえば、発掘成果により再現された堀や土塁程度で、園池は現在水は入っておらず、建物等も残っていません。物足りなさを感じてしまいそうになりますが、お隣のガイダンスセンターの展示を参考にイマジネーションを発揮することができれば、とても興味深い場所です。 岩手県平泉町にある、奥州藤原氏の拠点跡と考えられている大規模な遺跡で、平泉の中心部、北上川に面した台地に位置し、奥州藤原氏の2代目・基衡から4代目・泰衡が政務を執り行った「平泉館」であった可能性が高いとされています。 ​ この遺跡は、1988年からの発掘調査によって注目され、周囲を土塁と堀で囲まれた広大な敷地から、多数の建物跡や庭園跡、道路、門跡などが発見されました。特に、中央の広場を囲むように配置された大型の建物群や、池を中心とした庭園の遺構は、当時の平泉が政治・文化の中心地であったことを物語っています。 発掘された遺物には、高級な陶磁器や漆器、瓦、木製品などがあり、この場所が単なる居住地ではなく、藤原氏の権力を象徴する施設であったことがうかがえます。

(Translated by Google) [Yanagi no Gosho Ruins] Ruins from the late Heian period in Hiraizumi Town historic site It is presumed to be the site of Hiraizumikan, the government office of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, which is mentioned in the ``Azuma Kagami.'' Yanaginogosho is the place where Kiyohira, the first generation of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, moved from Toyotadate, Esashi District (Oshu City) to Hiraizumi, Iwai District and set up his residence there, and the third generation, Hidehira, redeveloped it to use it as the government office and Hiraizumikan. It is said that Located to the southeast of Chuson-ji Temple, it was built so that the Golden Hall on the top of the mountain could be seen to the northwest from Yanaginogosho. In 1189, when it was attacked by Minamoto no Yoritomo's large army of over 280,000 people, Fujiwara Yasuhiro set himself on fire and it went up in flames. The name Yanagi no Gosho was given in later generations to compare with the name of Kara Gosho. ``Azuma Kagami'' states that they built a mansion north of Muryoko-in Temple and called it Hiraizumi-kan, and although there is no name for Yanagi no Gosho, there is a name for Yanagi no Gosho located 500 meters north of JR Hiraizumi Station. Therefore, it is now called Yanaginogosho after this name. It is located in the southeast of Takadate, about 25 meters above sea level, between the west bank of the Kitakami River and Nekoma, and as a result of excavation, the area of ​​112,000 square meters has many ruins of pillared buildings, a huge moat, Bridges, roads, garden ponds, ruins of mansions, over 10 tons of pottery, ceramics from China, pottery from Tokoname and Atsumi, eboshi from that time, the first Iwazen village stamp discovered in Japan, and shogi pieces were unearthed. I am doing it. These excavated items have been designated as nationally important cultural properties, ``Artifacts excavated from the Hiraizumi Ruins in Iwate Prefecture.'' Currently, about 5 hectares of the approximately 10 hectare area of ​​the ruins has been developed as the Yanaginogosho Historic Site Park, and the pond, moat, roads, etc. have been restored. The building is also scheduled to be restored and maintained in the future. Ruins located on a slightly higher ground. Restoration seems to be progressing and I look forward to the future. Recommended level: ★☆☆☆☆ 2021.10.25 (Original) [柳之御所遺跡] 平泉町にある平安時代末期の遺跡 史跡 「吾妻鏡」に記されている、奥州藤原氏の政庁・平泉館跡と推定される。 柳之御所は奥州藤原氏初代清衡が江刺郡豊田館(奥州市)から磐井郡平泉に移ってきて居館をかまえた所であり、3代秀衡が政庁・平泉館とするため再整備を行ったとされる。 中尊寺の南東に位置し、柳之御所から北西方山上の金色堂を望むように造営された。 1189年、源頼朝の28万余の大軍に攻められた際に藤原泰衡が自ら火を放ち炎上した。 柳之御所の名前は伽羅御所の名前に対比して後世に名づけられた。 「吾妻鏡」には無量光院の北に館を構え平泉館と称したと記しており、柳之御所の名は無いがJR平泉駅の北500メートルのところに柳之御所の字があるので、現在はこの字名をとって柳之御所と呼んでいる。 高館の南東、北上川西岸と猫間が淵に挟まれた標高約25メートルに立地し、発掘調査の結果112000平方メートルある一帯からは多くの掘立柱建物跡や巨大な堀、橋、道、園池、屋敷群跡、10トン以上のかわらけ、中国産陶磁器、常滑産や渥美産の陶器、当時の烏帽子、国内初の発見となる磐前村印、将棋の駒などが出土している。 これらの出土品は国の重要文化財「岩手県平泉遺跡群出土品」に指定されている。 現在は遺跡面積約10ヘクタールのうち約5ヘクタールが柳之御所史跡公園として整備され、池、堀、道路などが復元されている。 今後は建物も復元整備される予定である。 少し高台にある遺跡。 復元が進んでいるようで今後が楽しみ。 おすすめ度:★☆☆☆☆ 2021.10.25

(Translated by Google) These ruins are the remains of a residence from the late Heian period (12th century). They are identified as the Hiraizumi Palace mentioned in the historical book Azuma Kagami, and are thought to have been the seat of government affairs for the Oshu Fujiwara clan. The lowland on the southwest side is called Nekoma-ga-fuchi. Continued excavations have uncovered the remains of moats, gardens, ponds, post-hole buildings, latrines, and many other artifacts, including earthenware and ceramics that indicate exchanges with Kyoto and overseas. As a well-preserved ruin that indicates a political and administrative base that expanded into Japan's northern region, these ruins are particularly important among Hiraizumi's cultural heritage sites. (Original) この遺跡は、平安時代末（12世紀）の居館跡で、 歴史書『吾妻鏡』に記載される「平泉館」に比定され、奥州藤原氏の政務の場と考えられている。 南西側の低地は猫間が淵と呼ばれている。 継続的な発掘調査によって、堀・園池・掘立柱建物・便所などの遺構、京都や海外との交流を示す土器や陶磁器などの遺物が多数発見されている。 わが国の北方領域に展開した政治・行政上の拠点を示す遺存状態の良好な遺跡として、平泉の文化遺産の中でもとくに重要である。

(Translated by Google) The square is like a green carpet, but it was developed into a historic park after a large number of artifacts and remains were discovered during excavations. There are detailed explanations on the information boards at each historic site. The facility is also eligible for the VR scope (Hiraizumi TIME SCOPE) available for rental by the Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center. (Original) 緑の絨毯のような広場ですが、発掘調査によって大量の遺物、遺構が発見されたことにより、史跡公園として整備されたとのことです。史跡ごとの案内板には詳しく説明されています。 又、平泉文化遺産センターで貸出されているVRスコープ（平泉TIME SCOPE）の対象施設です。

(Translated by Google) I visited it for the first time in a while on September 25, 2022. It is believed to be the remains of the residence where the Oshu Fujiwara clan carried out their political affairs, which corresponds to the Hiraizumi Residence that appears in the Azuma Kagami. It also appears to have been a place to control trade with the north through the Okudaido road leading to Sotogahama in Mutsu Bay. The lowlands on the southwest side are called Nekoma-ga-fuchi, and were on the banks of the Kitakami River, which resembled an inlet. It appears to have had a similar structure to the noble residences of Kyoto at the time. It is south of Isawa Castle (Chinjufu), but it is a mystery why they established their base in Hiraizumi, the southernmost of the Okurokugun district. (Original) 2022年9月25日に久々に訪れました。 「吾妻鏡」に出てくる平泉館(ひらいずみのたち)に比定されている奥州藤原氏の政務が行われていた居館跡と思われます。陸奥湾の外ヶ浜に続く奥大道を通じて、北方との交易を統制する場でもあった模様です。南西側の低地は、猫間が淵と呼ばれ、入り江のような北上川河畔でした。当時の京都の公家屋敷と同じような構造をしていたようです。 胆沢城(鎮守府)よりも南側になりますが、奥六郡の最南端にあたる平泉に本拠地を置いたのは、何故だったのか、不思議です。

golden temple expensive Unrsco heritage nothing special to the travelled

This place is highly recommended. The gold coated temple is really astonishing. Lots of tourist like me simply stand in side the building still, keeping the mouth shut but watching every inches of the gold coated temple. It's really an artistic. There is a bundle ticket for this temple and you should not miss that.

great experience of temple and could try the night climbing withthe light-up in specific season ～^_^

Ticket required. No photo inside. Its beauty could only be admired by your own eyes. Must visit !!!

One of the three places that has a lot of gold foil decoration besides Kinkakuji in Kyoto and Taiyuin in Nikko. You cannot record or take pictures inside. I'm glad that I could understand the narration in the room, but it'd be more helpful if there's English recording/ pamphlet translation available for visitors.

Calming for me..l feel an energy of higher worlds at places like this..

Splendid. No photos allowed inside.

The signs to come here can be a little difficult to find and there's a slope to hike to find this place. It offers a nice view of the Kitakami river, though!

(Translated by Google) I went there on a solo trip. I've wanted to come here ever since I saw "The 13 Lords of the Kamakura." It takes about 5 minutes from Hiraizumi Station to Takadate Yoshitsune-do by rental bicycle in front of the station. (It takes 2-3 minutes by bicycle from Yoshitsune-do to Chuson-ji.) Cross the railroad crossing and ride straight along the beautiful road that looks like a wide shopping street, and you will see a sign on your right. There is a free parking lot at the bottom of the slope, so you can park your bicycle there. Unlike Chuson-ji, it is not large enough to park a tourist bus, so there were no tour groups, and since it was an ordinary weekday, it was empty and very quiet. The admission fee is 300 yen. They also sell goshuin and omamori charms. This is the place where Yoshitsune committed suicide after being chased by his brother, Minamoto no Yoritomo, and taking his wife and child by hand. (By the way, before visiting this place, I stopped by the "Tomb of Yoshitsune's Wife and Child" on the World Heritage site, Mt. Kinkei. There was no parking lot on the way up the slope, and I walked about 50m from the road to the entrance to a lush forest. There were two small, very old graves lined up in a place where you would probably miss the sign. There were beautiful flowers and new bottled tea offered, so I guess everyone came to pray. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Yoshitsune-do.) Going up the stairs, there is a small building on the left with a small exhibition about Yoshitsune. Further up there is the Yoshitsune-do and a memorial tower. From Yoshitsune-do, there is a magnificent view overlooking the Kitakami River. It's really beautiful, and I want to look at it forever. Right opposite is a stone monument with the words "Summer grass" written by Basho, who also visited here. Basho also visited in June of the Gregorian calendar, so I visited on 6/12. Apparently Yoshitsune's death anniversary is June 15th in the Gregorian calendar, so I had a strange feeling thinking about seeing almost the same scenery. This time, I visited Chusonji Temple and other places before coming here, and I felt like I really understood the meaning of Basho's poem, "Summer grass, the remains of soldiers' dreams." (Original) 一人旅で訪れました。 「鎌倉殿の13人」を見てからずっと来てみたかった場所。 平泉駅から高舘義経堂まで駅前で借りたレンタサイクルで5分くらい。(義経堂から中尊寺までは自転車で2、3分です) 踏切を渡って、広い商店街？のような綺麗な道を道なりに真っ直ぐ走ると右手に看板が出てきます。 坂道の下に無料駐車場があるので、そこに自転車も停められます。 中尊寺と違い観光バスが停まれるほどの広さではないからか団体客はおらず、普通の平日だったこともあり、こちらはガラガラでとても静か。 拝観料は300円。御朱印やお守りも売ってました。 兄・源頼朝に追われ、妻子を義経自らの手にかけた後、自害したという場所。 (ちなみにこちらを訪れる前に、世界遺産・金鶏山にある『義経妻子の墓』に立ち寄ってきました。 坂道の途中で駐車場などもなく、道路から50mくらい歩いた鬱蒼と繁った森の入り口。案内板すら見落としてしまいそうな場所に、小さなとても古いお墓が２つぽつんと並んでていました。 綺麗なお花や新しいペットボトルのお茶などが供えれていたので皆さん手を合わせに来てるんだな、と思います。 義経堂を訪れる方には、ぜひこちらにも行ってみて欲しいです。) 階段を上がると左側に義経についてのちょっとした展示がある小さな建物もあります。 そのさらに上に義経堂と供養塔がありました。 義経堂からは北上川を見下ろす大絶景。 本当に綺麗で、ずっと見ていたい景色。 すぐ向かいには、同じくこちらを訪れた芭蕉が詠んだ「夏草や～」の石碑もあります。 芭蕉が訪れたのも新暦の6月だそうで、私が今回訪れた日は6/12。義経の命日が新暦だと6/15だそうなので、ほぼ同じ景色を見てると思うとなんとも言えない気持ちになりました。。 今回、中尊寺なども周り最後にこちらを訪れましたが、芭蕉の「夏草や兵どもが夢の跡」の意味がすごくわかった気がしました。

(Translated by Google) I visited on Sunday, September 28, 2025. An admission ticket costs 300 yen for adults. Inside the hall, a statue of Yoshitsune is enshrined as the principal image. As this is the place where Yoshitsune died, the view of Mount Tsutsune from the hall was quite moving. There is also a monument bearing a haiku by Matsuo Basho on the other side of the hall. (Original) 2025年9月28日(日)に訪れました。 入山券は大人300円です。 お堂の中には、義経公像が本尊として祀られています。 義経終焉の地ということもあり、お堂から眺める束稲山の景色は感慨深いものがありました。 お堂の反対側には松尾芭蕉句碑もあります。

(Translated by Google) This is Takadate Yoshitsune Hall. In addition to Takadate, it is also known as Hangan-tate and Kinugawa-tate. It is said that this is where Yoshitsune was given a residence by the Oshu Fujiwara clan and lived, and it is also where Minamoto no Yoshitsune and a dozen of his followers met their final moments during the Battle of Kinugawa. He is said to have killed his wife, Sato Gozen, and their four-year-old daughter before committing suicide. He died at the age of 30. At the top of the hill stands Yoshitsune Hall, built in 1683 by Date Tsunamura, the fourth lord of the Sendai domain, in memory of Yoshitsune. A wooden statue of Yoshitsune is enshrined inside. By the way, there is a legend called "Yoshitsune's Northward Journey," in which Yoshitsune continued north along the Sanriku coastline and fled from what is now Minmaya in Aomori Prefecture to Ezo. According to this theory, this place could also be considered Yoshitsune's second starting point. (Original) 高舘義経堂です。 高舘の他にも判官館とも衣川舘とも呼ぶようです。 ここは義経公が奥州藤原氏より居館を与えられ居住していた地と云われ、のちに衣川の戦いにより源義経主従十数名の最期の地と云われています。 正妻の郷御前と4歳の娘を殺害後、自害したとされています。満30歳没。 丘の頂には、天和3年（1683）、仙台藩主第四代伊達綱村公が義経公を偲んで建てた義経堂があり、中には義経公の木像が安置されています。 ところで、ここで義経公は果てずに三陸沿岸部を北上し、現在の青森県三厩(みんまや)から蝦夷地へと落ち延びた「義経北行伝説」という物があり、その説的にはこの場所は義経公の第二のスタート地点とも言える場所でもあります。

(Translated by Google) If you come to Hiraizumi, you must visit Chusonji Temple and another place: the final resting place of Yoshitsune. Park your motorcycle in the Takadate Yoshitsune-do car park, less than 1km from Chusonji Temple, and walk up the hill to your right, where you will find the stairs leading to Yoshitsune-do. After paying the admission fee, you will find Yoshitsune-do standing quietly at the end of the stairs and the narrow path that leads to them. The principal image is a very detailed wooden statue of Yoshitsune. Next to Yoshitsune-do is a memorial tower for Minamoto no Yoshitsune and his followers, a pagoda with a hokyoin pagoda. Furthermore, just before the temple is a museum where you can learn more about Yoshitsune's life. What were Yoshitsune's thoughts as he met his end here, and those of Benkei and other loyal retainers who swore loyalty to the end...? Next, instead of returning to the entrance, head to the Matsuo Basho haiku monument. Looking east from the site of the monument, you can see the Kitakami River, the countryside, and the beautiful peaks of Mount Tsutsuna in the distance, creating a tranquil landscape. This is the very scenery that Matsuo Basho wrote his haiku about. I wonder if Basho himself saw this scenery? This is a place that stirs up historical romance. (Original) 平泉に来たら、中尊寺ともう一ヶ所、義経最後の地を訪れないと。 中尊寺から1km弱、高館義経堂駐車場にバイクを停め、坂道を登ると、右手に義経堂向かう階段があります。 拝観料を支払い、階段とそれに連なる細い道の終点にひっそりと義経堂が建っています。ご本尊は義経公、非常に精密に作られ木像です。 義経堂の横には源義経主従の供養塔、宝篋印塔があります。 さらに、手前には資料館があり、義経公の生涯が良く判ります。 この地で最後を迎えるに当たり、義経公の思い、最後まで忠誠を誓い従った弁慶他の忠臣の思いは、どのようなものだったのでしょう…？ 次は、入口へ戻らず、松尾芭蕉句碑へ。 句碑のある場所から東を向くと、北上川と田園、奥にに秀峯・束稲山が聳え、長閑な景観が広がっています。松尾芭蕉が詠んだ句そのものの風景、芭蕉もこの風景を見たのでしょうか？ 歴史浪漫を掻き立てられ場所です。

(Translated by Google) The place I most wanted to visit during my trip to Hiraizumi was Takadate Yoshitsune Hall. Takadate Yoshitsune Hall is where Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have met his end after being pursued by his brother, Yoritomo. Also known as "Hogandate," this site was part of the residence of the Oshu Fujiwara clan. It's said that in 1189, Yoshitsune was attacked by Fujiwara no Yasuhira and committed suicide along with his wife and children. Yoshitsune Hall, located at the top of Takadate, has been worshiped by those who admire Yoshitsune. The current hall was built in 1683 by Date Tsunamura, lord of the Sendai domain. Inside the hall is a wooden statue of Yoshitsune, dressed in armor. This place is not only the scene of this historical tragedy, but also a scenic spot overlooking the confluence of the Kitakami River and the Koromo River. During the Edo period, Matsuo Basho visited this place and composed the famous poem, "Summer grass, the remains of soldiers' dreams." This monument still stands near the hall, conveying to visitors the glory of Hiraizumi and the tragic fate of Yoshitsune. Takadate Yoshitsune Hall is a historic landmark that continues to attract many visitors today, as it marks the place where Yoshitsune died and is a place where many travelers and writers have reflected on his life. (Original) 今回の平泉訪問で僕の一番来たかった場所『高館義経堂』です。 高館義経堂は、源義経が兄・頼朝に追われ、最期を迎えたと伝えられる地です。この地は「判官館（ほうがんだて）」とも呼ばれ、奥州藤原氏の居館の一部でした。文治5年（1189年）、藤原泰衡に襲われた義経は、妻子とともに自害したとされています。 ​ 高館の頂上にある義経堂は、義経を慕う人々によって祀られてきました。現在のお堂は、天和3年（1683年）に仙台藩主の伊達綱村が建立したものです。堂内には、甲冑姿で凛々しい義経の木像が安置されています。 ​ この場所は、歴史的な悲劇の舞台であるとともに、北上川と衣川の合流点を見下ろす景勝地でもあります。江戸時代には松尾芭蕉がこの地を訪れ、「夏草や 兵どもが 夢の跡」の名句を詠みました。この句碑は現在も堂のそばにあり、訪れる人々に平泉の栄華と義経の悲運を伝えています。 ​ 高館義経堂は、義経の終焉の地として、また多くの旅人や文人墨客が思いを馳せた場所として、今もなお多くの人々が訪れる歴史的な名所となっています。

(Translated by Google) August 15, 2025 It was apparently built by Date Tsunamura, the fourth lord of the Sendai domain, in memory of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. It's said that Yoshitsune committed suicide here. It's a small place with few attractions, but there's a museum, so if you're interested, why not stop by along with Chusonji's Benkei Hall and Benkei's grave near the entrance to the approach? (Original) 20250.8.15 源義経を偲んで仙台藩主四代の伊達綱村が建てたそうです。義経はここで自害したと言われいるそうです。 こじんまりとした所で見所は少ないですが、資料館もあるので興味ある方は中尊寺の弁慶堂や参道入口付近の弁慶の墓と合わせて立ち寄ってみては。

(Translated by Google) A Noh stage attached to Hakusan Shrine, the northern guardian of Chusonji Temple. The current Noh stage was constructed in 1853, the same year that Perry arrived, and it is unusual that the shrine hall of Hakusan Shrine and the Noh stage's Kagami-no-Ma (Kagami-no-Ma) are both built together. A Noh performance is dedicated every year in mid-August. On the other side of the Noh stage, there is a terraced embankment that provides natural seating for the audience. (Original) 中尊寺の北方鎮護の白山神社に附属する能舞台。現在の能舞台は、ペリー来航と同じ1853年で、白山神社社殿と能舞台の鏡の間が併設されているのは珍しい。毎年8月半ばには能が奉納されている。能舞台の反対側には、土手が段々になっていて自然の観客席となっているのも良い。

(Translated by Google) It was nice that it had the feel of a Noh stage with a thatched roof. (Original) 茅葺き屋根の能舞台趣きが有って良かったです。

(Translated by Google) It seemed like there was a Noh stage on the day we visited, and the chairs were neatly lined up. I had been watching the Kanze school on TV a while ago, so it was great to see the actual performance. I've always wanted to see it, but I've never been able to make the decision, so I'd like to see it if the timing is right! (Original) 丁度この日は能舞台があるみたいで椅子が綺麗に並べられていました 少し前に観世流のテレビを見ていたので現物の舞台を見れて良かったです 一度は見てみたいですが中々踏ん切れないのでタイミングが合えば鑑賞したい！

(Translated by Google) I had no idea there was such a magnificent Noh stage at the back of Chusonji Temple, and it is truly impressive. It is an outdoor Noh stage, and although the paint is quite damaged, the building itself appears to be well maintained. (Original) 中尊寺の奥にこのような立派な能舞台があるとは全く知らず、かなり立派な造りになっています。 屋外型能舞台で、塗装がだいぶ傷んではいますが、建物自体は結構しっかり手入れされているように見受けられました。

(Translated by Google) Visited on October 6, 2025. The Hakusan Shrine Noh stage is a quaint thatched building surrounded by cedar trees. (Original) 2025.10.6の訪問。 白山神社能舞台は杉に囲まれた中にある茅葺きの趣深い建物です。

(Translated by Google) It's rare to see such a large outdoor Noh stage. Although it's off the approach to the shrine, there's a hidden spot here that's worth visiting. (Original) こんな形の大きな野外能舞台は、なかなか目にしないです。 参道からはずれますが、こちらにも足を向けて見るべき、オススメの場所が隠れてました。

(Translated by Google) The outdoor Noh stage has quite an austere appearance. (Original) 野外の能舞台、なかなか渋いたたずまいです。

(Translated by Google) [Kinkeishan] A mountain of faith where the Oshu Fujiwara clan built a sutra mound on the mountaintop. World cultural heritage, historic sites, scenic spots It is a mountain of faith that served as the standard for the spatial design of Hiraizumi, a city located approximately halfway between Chuson-ji and Motsu-ji. Legend has it that Hidehira, the third generation of the Fujiwara clan in Oshu, had it built overnight on the west side of Muryoko-in Temple, which was built in imitation of Byodo-in Temple in Uji. It is 98.6m above sea level and is said to have been named after a pair of golden chickens, male and female, buried at the top of the mountain. When the area around the summit was robbed in 1930 in search of the legendary Golden Rooster, copper sutra cylinders and ceramic pots and jars were unearthed that indicate that it was a sutra mound. At the foot of the mountain are Senju-do Hall, where the memorial tablets of the three generations of Fujiwara and a wooden statue of Hidehira are enshrined, the Gorin Tower, which is said to be the grave of Minamoto no Yoshitsune's wife and child, the Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center, and the ruins of Hanatate Haiji Temple. An important mountain that forms the core of Hiraizumi. The altitude is very low, so you can easily reach the top. Recommended level: ★☆☆☆☆ 2021.10.25 (Original) [金鶏山] 奥州藤原氏がその山頂に経塚を営んだ信仰の山 世界文化遺産,史跡,名勝 中尊寺と毛越寺のほぼ中間に位置する都市平泉の空間設計の基準となった信仰の山である。 奥州藤原氏3代秀衡が宇治の平等院を模して建立した無量光院の西側に一晩で築かせたとの伝説が残る。 標高は98.6mで名称は山頂に雄雌一対の金の鶏を埋めたことにちなむと伝わる。 伝説の金鶏を求めて1930年に頂上付近が盗掘された際に経塚であったことを示す銅製経筒や陶器の壺・甕などが掘り出されている。 麓には藤原三代の位牌、秀衡の木像などが安置されている千手堂、源義経妻子の墓と伝えられる五輪塔、平泉文化遺産センター、花立廃寺跡がある。 平泉の中核を成す重要な山。 標高はとても低いのですぐ登頂できる。 おすすめ度:★☆☆☆☆ 2021.10.25

(Translated by Google) I climbed it, but it was surprisingly difficult, and there was nothing at the top except a triangulation point and a small shrine. I don't recommend it. (Original) 登ったのですが案外大変で、頂上には三角点と小さな祠以外何もありませんでした。オススメできません。

(Translated by Google) I decided on my own theme, ``A trip in the footsteps of Basho,'' and visited Mt. Kinkeisan on May 21, 2023. I was hoping for a view from the top of Mt. Kinkeisan, a sacred mountain and a symbol of Hiraizumi culture. It was a quiet place covered with trees. We heard from local elementary school students that they would like to go there again on excursions. The slope is steep, so those with weak legs or on rainy days should avoid it to avoid injury. (Original) 「芭蕉の足跡を巡る旅」と自分なりのテーマを決め、2023年5月21日に訪問　神聖な山、平泉文化の象徴でもある「金鶏山」　山頂からの眺望を期待したのですが、うっそうとした木々に覆われた静かな場所でした。地元の小学生などは、遠足などで訪問される「また行きたいとは……」というお話を地元の方からお聞きしました。急な坂ですので、足の弱い方、また雨の日は、ケガ防止のため避けていただくのが◎

(Translated by Google) This is a world heritage site located in a very difficult to find place! There's no parking lot, so you have to park somewhere, which is a hassle! The slope is surprisingly steep! After climbing up a steep slope for 200 meters, there is a stone statue-like thing at the top of the mountain! Along the way, there is the grave of Minamoto no Yoshitsune's wife and children, which I think people who like it will be happy about! (Original) ものすごくわかりづらい場所にある世界遺産です！駐車場ないのでどっかにとめていかなければならないのでめんどうです！ 坂がびっくり急です！200メートル急な坂を上ると山頂に石の石像みたいなのがあります！ 途中に源義経公妻子のお墓があり好きな人には嬉しいと思います！

(Translated by Google) Although it is unassuming, it is a historic site that is registered as a World Heritage Site. Although it has universal value, it is depressing... (Original) 地味ですが世界遺産登録されている史跡です。 普遍的価値がある、にしては物寂しい…。

(Translated by Google) The mountain is registered as a World Heritage Site as one of the constituent assets of the architecture, gardens, and archaeological remains that represent the land of France. A haiku is also written in Matsuo Basho's Oku no Hosomichi. (Original) 仏国土を表す建築・庭園及び考古学的遺跡群の構成資産の一つとして世界遺産にも登録されている山。 松尾芭蕉の奥の細道でも俳句が詠まれています。

(Translated by Google) It's a pretty steep slope. After about 200 meters, we reached the top of the mountain. Almost nothing. The golden chicken is buried... (Original) かなり急な坂道です。200ｍほど進むと山頂につきました。ほとんど何もありません。金の鶏が埋まってるとか...

Nice shopping area.

(Translated by Google) This was my first time here since it opened. It seems like the number of customers will increase as it's convenient for accessing Chusonji Temple's Golden Hall! There was an average selection of local products and souvenirs. According to the staff, the restaurant's breakfast set is so popular that there are often long lines! (Original) 新しく出来てから初めて来ました。 中尊寺金色堂へのアクセスで、利用者が増えそうですね！ 産直品やお土産は平均的な品数でした。 店内のスタッフによるとレストランの朝定食には行列が出来るほどの人気があるとのことです！

(Translated by Google) August 14, 2025 I stayed here while camping in my car. The spacious and clean restrooms are extremely helpful for those camping in their cars. Since it was summer vacation, there were quite a few other people camping in their cars. The cafeteria is open from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM and serves breakfast set meals only. Barcode payment was also accepted for meal tickets. The cafeteria is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 AM, so if you're planning on camping in your car and eating, you should either go during those hours or prepare your meals there, as there are convenience stores and supermarkets about 5 minutes away. (Original) 2025.08.14 車中泊にて利用させて頂きました。 広く綺麗なトイレは、車中泊する方からすると非常に助かります。夏休みという事もあって同じ車中泊する車が結構いました。 朝6時から8時30まで食堂が開き朝定食のみが食べれます。食券購入にバーコード決済も使えました。 営業が9~6時らしいので車中泊して食事を考えている方は時間内に行くか、ここから5分程度でコンビニやスーパーがあるのでそこで準備した方がいいかもしれません。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by for a restroom break around 8:00 AM, and the restaurant was already open. The other shops weren't open yet. The restrooms here were also well-maintained and very pleasant to use. Thank you. There was a street piano inside the building, and I wondered if someone would play it. (lol) There were a lot of campers in the parking lot. They had license plates from Tokyo and Hokkaido. Perhaps they were taking advantage of the long weekend to stay overnight at the roadside station. (Original) トイレ休憩に利用。朝8時ごろ立ち寄ったが、すでにレストランはやっていました。ほかのお店はまだでしたね。 ここのトイレも手入れが行き届いて非常に気持ちよく利用できました。ありがとうございます。 ストリートピアノが館内に置いてあって、誰か演奏してくれないかな。(笑) 駐車場ではキャンピングカーの割合が高かったですね。ナンバーは都内や北海道からのキャンパーがいました。飛び石連休を利用して、道の駅での宿泊旅行かもしれませんね。

(Translated by Google) September 2025 - We stopped by on our way from our hotel in Hiraizumi to our next accommodation. As it was the weekend, the parking lot was almost full. They sell souvenirs as well as locally grown vegetables and side dishes, so I think it's very convenient. What's more, they are offering PayPay coupons for a limited time, and the cashier was very kind and told us the coupon, saying, "If you'd like to use PayPay, please get the coupon before paying!" Payment is convenient as you can pay with NicoNico cash, PayPay, credit cards, etc. (Original) 2025,09　平泉でのホテルから次の宿泊先への移動途中での立ち寄りです。週末という事もあり、ほぼ駐車場は満車状態。 お土産品をはじめ、産直のお野菜やお惣菜等も販売されているのでとても便利だと思います。しかも期間限定でペイペイクーポンが出ていてレジの担当者からも「ペイペイをご利用でしたらクーポン取ってから払って下さい!」と親切にクーポンを教えてくれる親切な対応でした。 お支払いはニコニコ現金払いの他にペイペイやクレジットカード等も利用出来るので便利です。

(Translated by Google) I think it's a perfect roadside station with all the necessary functions. I've been touring Tohoku on a stamp rally and this is the best. There are many large roadside stations all over the country, but this one is medium-sized but has a lot to offer. It has a 24-hour rest area and serves breakfast sets from 6am. It's a roadside station like no other. I was limited on time this time so I wasn't able to take my time looking around the guidance center, so next time I'd like to take my time and visit. (Original) 機能が全て揃っている完璧な道の駅だと思う。スタンプラリーで東北を回っているが1番だと感じる。大規模な道の駅も各地多数あるが、ここは中規模ながら中身が充実している。 24時間の休憩所に朝6時からやっている朝定食。なかなか他に無い道の駅です。今回は時間が限られていたのでガイダンスセンターをじっくり見れなかったため次回はゆっくり訪れたい。

(Translated by Google) As other people have posted, the lady (or was it an old lady?) selling soft-serve ice cream had a rude attitude, and on top of that, the soft-serve ice cream itself was very hollow inside. I've eaten at various roadside stations, but this one is the worst. I don't recommend it. I initially gave it 1 star, but the other places are just average so I'll give it 2 stars. It looks delicious in the photos, right? When you eat it, you'll be disappointed by how hollow it is. It doesn't taste bad. But I don't think I'll ever go again. (Original) 他の人の投稿にもありましたがソフトクリーム売り場のおばさん(おばあさん？)の態度が悪いし、その上ソフト自体が中がスカスカ。 あちこちの道の駅で食べてますがここは最低です。お勧めしません。 最初星1にしましたが他のところは普通なので星2にします。 写真見ると美味しそうでしょ。 食べると中の空洞にがっかりします。 味は悪くありません。 でも私は二度と行かないかな。

excellent‼️😋

(Translated by Google) Located in the middle of Tsukimizaka, it was not only a nice stop, but also very delicious. I ordered Wanko soba single layer. Soba and soup exceeded expectations ◎ All of the fun small dishes were delicious, and I was very satisfied with the additional assortment of wild vegetables and pickles. The delicious soba noodles at a beautiful time with autumn leaves made for great memories of the trip. (Original) 月見坂の中ほどにあり、その立ち寄りさすさだけではなくとても美味しかったです。 わんこそば一重を注文。蕎麦も汁も期待以上◎ 楽しい小鉢はどれも美味しく追加で山菜と香の物盛合せも頂き大満足でした。 紅葉も素敵な時期に美味しいお蕎麦で良い旅の思い出になりました。

(Translated by Google) [Time] I visited around 11:30 on a weekday. [Crowded] There were no customers ahead of us. 【taste】 ✔︎Wanko Soba This is Hiraizumi's platter-style wanko soba. I ate both regular soba and brown soba. The tea soba was more delicious. I was happy to see so many small bowls lined up, but for some reason the contents of the small bowls were different from other people's. The tempura included shishito peppers, shrimp, scallops, and chikuwa. Overall, the taste was nothing special, but I'm glad I got to eat Wanko Soba. [Service] [Atmosphere] There were no particular concerns regarding customer service. The toilet was a Japanese-style botton. (Original) 【時間】平日の11:30ごろ伺いました。 【混雑】先客はいませんでした。 【味】 ✔︎わんこそば 平泉の盛り出し式わんこそばです。 普通のそばと茶そばを両方食べました。茶そばの方が美味しかったです。 小鉢がたくさん並んでて嬉しいですが、なぜか他の人と小鉢の内容が違ったりしていました。 天ぷらの内容はししとう、海老、ホタテ、ちくわでした。 全体的に美味しさは特筆するほどのことはなかったですが、わんこそばを食べられてよかったです。 【サービス】【雰囲気】 接客で特に気になる点はありませんでした。 トイレが和式のボットンでした。

(Translated by Google) We had originally planned to go to a restaurant near Hiraizumi Station, but it was booked, so we came here on short notice. This quaint restaurant sits quietly on the path to Chusonji Temple. We had the specialty, a single layer of wankosoba, which came with a variety of condiments so we never got bored of it. We went in a little while after the restaurant had opened, but were able to get a seat straight away. (Original) 当初、平泉駅近くのお店を予定していましたが、お店貸し切りになっていたので、急遽こちらのお店に来ました。 中尊寺に行く参道の途中にひっそりとたたずむお店は趣があります。 名物わんこそば一重をいただきましたが、色々な薬味がついていて飽きずに楽しめました。 開店から少し時間が経ってから入店しましたが、直ぐに座れました。

(Translated by Google) I had the famous wankosoba, which was delicious! It looked gorgeous, and there was a wide selection of condiments, so you could enjoy changing the flavors as you went. Surprisingly, I was able to finish the whole thing, including dessert, in no time at all. The restaurant had the feel of a long-established soba restaurant, and it was nice that it was easy to use, with both tatami and table seating. The service was polite, and I think they only accepted cash. Above all, the location along the approach to the shrine was fantastic, making it the perfect place to stop by in between sightseeing. The menu was extensive, so it was a restaurant I'd definitely like to visit again. (Original) 名物のわんこそばをいただきましたが、とても美味しかったです！見た目も豪華で、薬味も豊富に揃っているので味変しながら楽しめ、一重ならデザートまで含めて意外とぺろりと完食できました。 お店の雰囲気は老舗のお蕎麦屋さんといった趣で、座敷席やテーブル席があり利用しやすいのも良かったです。接客も丁寧で、支払いは現金のみだったと思います。 何より参道沿いにある立地が最高で、観光の合間に立ち寄るのにぴったり。メニューも豊富なので、またの機会にぜひ利用したいと思えるお店でした。

(Translated by Google) The food was reasonably tasty and the service wasn't bad, but it felt like they were just doing the usual restaurant-like things in a monotonous way, the food was served slowly, and when the restaurant was full, they made customers wait outside without informing them of the wait time or the number of groups waiting, which wasn't very pleasant. The prices are a bit high for a tourist spot. (Original) 料理はそこそこ美味しく、サービスは悪くはないですがレストランとして普通のことを淡々とこなす感じ、料理の提供は遅め、満席になるとお客さんを待ち時間や待っている組数を伝えることなく外で待たせるなど、あまり心地よくはなかったです。値段は観光地価格で高めです。

(Translated by Google) August 2025 As it's a popular tourist spot, I was prepared to wait in line, but even at lunchtime, I was able to get in without a line. It's a little off the main path to the shrine, so maybe it's not that noticeable. The soba noodles were delicious. This might be a hidden gem! (Original) 2025.8月 観光地ですので並ぶの覚悟で行きましたが、昼時にもかかわらず並ぶことなく入店できました。 参道からちょっと外れているので目立たないのかもしれませんね。 お蕎麦、美味しく頂くことができました。穴場かもしれません！

Wonderful statue commemorating the incredible legacy of Matsuo Basho, the most famous poet & haiku Master of the Edo Period. His traveling essays are Legendary !!

(Translated by Google) I was surprised when it appeared while I was moving 🫢 I feel like it's a little more... (Original) 移動中に現れてビックリ🫢 もうちょっと、ねぇ〜って感じが…

(Translated by Google) I visited this temple following the tale of "Oku no Hosomichi." There is a stone monument and sculpture with this poem on it in the temple grounds. (Original) 『おくのほそ道』をたどってこちらのお寺さまにうかがいました。境内にこちらの句碑と彫刻があります。

(Translated by Google) It is located in the paid area near the Konjikido Hall. Matsuo Basho was a haiku poet, but he was also a traveler, so many similar statues of Basho were erected in places where he left behind famous poems, and in Hiraizumi he also wrote "Summer grass, the remains of soldiers' dreams." The monument next to it has the words "Oku no Hosomichi" inscribed on it. (Original) 金色堂付近の有料エリア内に設置されています。松尾芭蕉は俳人ですが、旅人でもあるため名句を残した土地に同様の芭蕉翁像が多く設置されていて、この平泉でも「夏草や 兵どもが 夢の跡」を詠みました。隣の記念碑には「おくのほそ道」が書かれています。

(Translated by Google) It stands quietly. (Original) ひっそりと佇んでいます。

(Translated by Google) It suddenly appears. (Original) いきなり現れます。

(Translated by Google) There's a statue of Matsuo Basho, as well as a monument related to Oku no Hosomichi. Basho's grave is located locally, so it was quite moving. It was a very moving visit to learn that both Benkei and Basho, two people with ties to southern Shiga Prefecture, also had connections to this faraway place in Tohoku. (Original) 松尾芭蕉像があり、奥の細道にちなんだ記念碑もあります。地元に芭蕉の墓があるので、少し感慨深いものがありました。 弁慶といい芭蕉といい、滋賀県南部に縁がある人物が遠く離れた東北のこの地ともご縁があるという、訪れてとても印象的でした。

A beautiful Buddha places right next to the main entrance of the temple area.

Planned to visit Chusonji Temple, I did not realize that there is a ramp named Tsukimizaka which is the main road leading to Chusonji Temple. Walking up the ramp requires a bit energy and visitor there is well really for that. During the full moon month (Tsukimi in Japanese) it's particular memorable.

(Translated by Google) The approach to Chusonji Temple is this slope. Since we are on a journey to find Basho's haiku, we were hoping for rain. As expected, a downpour started and the rain was also dripping from the giant cedar trees, making for a cold uphill climb. (Original) 中尊寺の参道はこの坂道です　芭蕉翁の俳句をたずねる旅なので雨を期待？した通りの吹降りに　さらに杉の巨木からのしずくも重なって　冷たい上り坂になりました。

(Translated by Google) It's a steep slope all the way to the restroom area, but if you walk slowly and enjoy the scenery, you'll be fine. It seems like there are quite a few accidents where people get hit by falling branches, so be careful. (Original) トイレ辺りまでは急坂が続くが、景観を楽しみながらゆっくり歩けば大丈夫。 落ちてくる枝に当たる事故がそれなりに有るらしいのだけ注意。

(Translated by Google) It is surprisingly steep and the footing is poor, so it is not suitable for elderly people. (Original) 意外と急坂だし足元が悪いので高齢者には向いていません。

(Translated by Google) As you go up the approach, the first thing you will see is Hakkendo on Tsukimizaka. I visited in August of this year, and the grounds of Unten were extremely hot and humid.It took me about an hour to walk through the approach, go around each temple, and visit the main hall and Konjikido. I was drenched and drank two 500ml bottles. Since the coronavirus pandemic has mostly subsided, there were a lot of middle school and high school students who were probably on a school trip. (Original) 参道を上がっていき最初に現れるのが月見坂の八犬堂になります。今年の８月にお参りしましたが、雲天の境内は非常に蒸し暑く、参道を通って、各お堂を回って本堂、金色堂をお参りし、約１時間弱かけて帰って来る頃には汗びっしょりで５００mlのペットボトル２本を飲み干していました。コロナも大体落ち着いてきたこともあり、修学旅行と思われる中高生が大勢押し寄せていました。

(Translated by Google) In the morning❗I went there at 8:00! There were some ladies still cleaning the slope, and they encouraged me by saying, "Have fun!", so I climbed the steep slope, but it's always nice to be on the approach to the shrine first thing in the morning! There was no one around, so I was able to look around (climb) at my own pace‼️It felt good‼️(^_^)y-゜゜゜゜゜ (Original) 朝❗8:00に、行きました！まだ、坂を、清掃去れている、お姉様方がいました、楽しんできてねぇー！と、励まされ、急な坂を登りましたが、朝一の参道は、どこも、気持ち良いですね！周りに、誰も居なく、ゆっくり、見て廻る(登る)事が、出来ました‼️ 気持ちいい‼️(^_^)y-゜゜゜゜゜

Cafe Sato was everything we wanted and much more. The couple that owns the restaurant and works the kitchen is all smiles. Their tiny menu ensures dedication to every dish, with healthy, fresh ingredients. Personally I loves the interior decorations most, only natural materials like wood, ceramics, and linnen. They also sell some pottery, for criminally low prices.

This café offers a weekly changing choice of superbly delicious meals. The bonito with homemade pesto and fresh vegetables was a genius combination of elements from Japanese and Italian cuisine. The staff was so friendly and kind, and the atmosphere was just great! Whenever I return to Hiraizumi, I will make sure to drop by this café again. Thank you so much for this food highlight on my trip!

A must-do stop in Hiraizumi before or after your train! I had to leave fairly quickly in order to get my train and the staff were very accommodating. Food and drinks were delicious and cool atmosphere inside!

What a fantastic find and lunch. Right near the station. Grilled Chicken set lunch was perfectly prepared. And the Gorgonzola roll cake was a heavenly combo. Highly recommend.

Easily one of the best dining experiences we had traveling through Japan for several weeks. Fresh ingredients handled with expert care, we would visit again if only to eat here.

I had the most amazing Gorgonzola swiss roll cake. It was complex in flavor and topped with black pepper. Not too sweet either.

Amazing dining experience! Delicious, simple, and perfect. This was our favorite meal in Japan. Period.

We visited on a weekday and there was no wait, and entry was free. The exhibition focused on the history of Hiraizumi, providing fascinating insights. It’s a brief visit, taking less than 30 minutes.

A free entry museum. Not too big but well organized inside, it keeps some ancient materials of the local and tells the history of this place. Good to spend 30-40mins visiting.

Great place for information about the area, very interesting! They have a stamp for your collection inside also

Unfortunately this museum is a waste of time. Sorry to say that. There are better museums available in the city and you will see much more interesting things than this place has to offer.

Free museum about the glorious past of Hiraizumi. Authentic objects and multimedia are exposed.

Well organized and lots of English information

good

The facility is nice. The heated natural hot spring water is salty and smells chlorine.

(Translated by Google) August 15, 2025 There are parking lots on both sides of the road. Parking lots 2 and 3 are on the opposite side of the facility. As I always say, I came here looking for value for money, but maybe I misunderstood; it was 700 yen for up to three hours. By the way, I was out in less than 30 minutes. I wish there was a one-coin plan, but there isn't. You can even bring a camper van here. Even a modest camper trailer can fit in, so this might be a hidden gem for those types of people. (Original) 2025.8.15 駐車場は道路挟んで両方向にある。第二第3は施設と反対側。 毎回言っているが、コスパ重視で来ていたが、勘違いかな3時間まで700円でした。 ちなみに私は30分かからずに出てきている。 ワンコインコースっていうのがあればいいんだけど、ないよね。 ここはキャンピングカーでも入って来れます。 そこまででかくないキャンピングトレーラーでも入れるので、そういった方は穴場かもしれません。

(Translated by Google) The water was colorless, transparent, tasteless and odorless. It was well cleaned and I was able to enjoy the bath very comfortably. (Original) 無色透明、無味無臭の湯でした。 キレイに掃除されており気持ち良く湯を楽しめました。

(Translated by Google) Both the hot spring water and the service were excellent! I enjoyed going back and forth between the hot spring and the cold bath. I was also able to make use of the time I had while waiting for a train transfer from Chiba Prefecture in the Kanto region, so I was very satisfied! It's about a 12-minute walk from the station. I'd like to stop by again! (Original) 源泉、接客共に素晴らしい！ 温泉→水風呂と繰り返しを堪能しました。関東は千葉県からの列車乗り継ぎの待ち時間も活用出来満足！ 駅から徒歩で12分程。 またの機会に立ち寄りたいです！

(Translated by Google) This was my first time in this hot spring. The washing area can accommodate 15 people in a row. There is only an indoor bath, but it is quite spacious and relaxing. There is also a sauna, and local customers were coming and going frequently. The changing room was also surprisingly clean. I didn't use the sauna this time, but I would like to try it next time. (Original) 初めてここの温泉に入りました。洗い場が15人並んでできます。また内風呂しかありませんが、結構広くゆったり入れます。サウナも有り、地元のお客さんが何度も出入りしていました。脱衣場も意外と綺麗でした。今回はサウナには入りませんでしたが、次来た時は入りたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) This is the ultimate local hot spring. I'm happy that the price is only 500 yen after 7pm. It's close to Chusonji Temple and Motsuji Temple, and the baths were great. It's mostly locals, so outsiders might feel a little out of place. The reception staff are unfriendly. Also...I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who has an aversion to tattoos. This is not a "no tattoos" bath. (Original) The地元の温泉です。 お値段も19時以降は500円ってのは嬉しい。 中尊寺にも、毛越寺にも近いく、良いお風呂でした。 地元の方が多いので、外様はちょっとアウェイ感あるかもです。 受付のスタッフさんは無愛想です。 それと…入れ墨、タトゥーに嫌悪感、拒否感のある方は、オススメできません。 ここは『入れ墨、タトゥーお断り』のお風呂じゃないです。

(Translated by Google) It was 700 yen and it was very good. At night it's 500 yen. (Original) 700円で入ってきました、とても良かったです。夜になると500円になります。

A beautiful little memorial building.

(Translated by Google) It is located on the left side, relatively soon after entering the approach to Chusonji Temple. Although the shrine building is small, the carvings are beautiful. It seems that it was originally Atago Shrine from the broken torii gate and guardian dog. Goshuin stamps can only be written down. (Original) 中尊寺の参道に入って割とすぐ、左側に入った所にございます。 社殿は小さいながらも施された彫刻が見事です。 壊れた鳥居や狛犬からも元々は愛宕社だったみたい。 御朱印は書き置きのみ対応。

(Translated by Google) A hall located on the approach to Chusonji Temple. The downfall of the Oshu Fujiwara clan is inseparably linked to the tragedy of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. This hall enshrines Musashibo Benkei, the most famous of Yoshitsune's retainers. Perhaps due to the name value of Musashibo Benkei, many people have come to pay their respects. Rather than a World Heritage Site, this area feels like a spot where people of all ages and genders can come and pay their respects to Benkei. The lion dogs are fierce yet somehow cute. (Original) 中尊寺の参道の途中にあるお堂。 奥州藤原氏の滅亡といえば、源義経の悲劇とは切っても切れない。 その源義経の郎党で最も有名な武蔵坊弁慶を祀るお堂。 やはり武蔵坊弁慶のネームバリューか、たくさんの方が参拝に訪れていた。 この一角は世界遺産というより、老若男女が弁慶に親しみを込めて参拝するスポットといった感覚。 狛犬が荒々しくもどこかかわいい。

(Translated by Google) Benkei-do Hall was built in 1827 and its principal image is the Katsugun Jizo. It was formerly called Atago-do Hall, but wooden statues of Yoshitsune and Benkei were enshrined there, and it came to be called Benkei-do Hall after the Meiji period. The coffered ceiling inside the hall is painted with over 60 types of flowers. (Original) 弁慶堂は文政10年（1827）の建立で、本尊は勝軍地蔵。古くは愛宕堂と称していたが、義経・弁慶の木像を安置し、明治以降は弁慶堂と呼ばれるようになった。堂内の格天井には60種余りの草花が描かれている。

(Translated by Google) I visited on Sunday, September 28, 2025. I visited with the feeling that this was the first step in the history of Chusonji Temple and Minamoto no Yoshitsune. (Original) 2025年9月28日(日)に訪れました。 中尊寺と源義経の歴史の第一歩という思いで参拝しました。

(Translated by Google) We visited Benkei-do Hall, located halfway up the mountain. You can receive a goshuin (stamp) written on paper. (Original) 中腹にある弁慶堂にお参りです。 御朱印は紙に書いたものをいただけます。

(Translated by Google) It was a place where you could feel very refreshed in the crisp early morning air. You can get a great view of the scenery from here. There's also an old Benkei-shaped commemorative photo board a little further down. The Fujicolor color is a reflection of the era. (Original) 早朝の凛とした空気の中でとても清々しい気持ちになれる場所でした、 ここからは景色の眺めがとてもよく見えます、 また昔からある弁慶の形をした記念写真用のボードが少し下にあります、フジカラーっていうのが時代を表していますね

(Translated by Google) This temple is packed with wonderful sights such as Bishamon-do Hall, Iwamen Daibutsu, and Eshigaike Benten-do Hall. The precincts are not very large, so you can see them without spending too much time. (Original) 達谷窟毘沙門堂や岩面大佛、蝦蟆ヶ池辯天堂など素晴らしい見どころがギュってなっているお寺。境内はあまり広くないのでそれほど時間を使わなくても見ることができます。

(Translated by Google) May 4, 2025 I came again! I was actually looking forward to the cherry blossoms. It's a pity that I prioritized my hometown this year and couldn't see it here! Even though it was during Golden Week, the weather was unstable with rain on and off, but many people still came! The parking lot is not very large, but if you wait a little, it will become available! This time, there is only one photo taken on May 4, 2025! It was a bright, fresh green tree! Most of the photos are from a month ago! (Original) 2025年5月4日　再び来てみた! 本当は桜を楽しみにしていたんだけど 今年は地元優先してしまって、コチラは見れなかったので残念です! ゴールデンウィーク中なのに、雨が降ったり止んだりと不安定な天気の中、それでも沢山の方が来ていました！ 駐車場はさほど広く有りませんが、少し待つと空きます! 今回、2025年5月4日撮影の写真は１枚だけです！　緑鮮やかな、新緑の木でした!　1ヶ月前の写真が殆どに成ります！

(Translated by Google) After touring around Bishamon-do, I visited the main hall, and luckily I was able to see the beginning of the Shinto ritual and the performance of Kagura. The sutras and kagura I heard live were majestic and powerful, and I was grateful for the valuable experience. (Original) 毘沙門堂を巡ってから本堂を参拝したところ、運良く神事法要が始まり御神楽奏上を見ることが出来ました。ライブで聞くお経や神楽は荘厳で迫力があり、貴重な体験ができ有難かったです。

(Translated by Google) It is a temple of the Tendai sect and is called Takkoku Seikoji. It is a Betstoji temple of Tatsuya Bishamon-do, and is a temple that specializes in prayers and supplications and does not hold general funerals. It was founded by Okuma Shonin in 802, the year after Bishamondo was founded, and has become an ancient temple representing Michinoku. The principal image is Yakushi Nyorai, which is enshrined in the Kondo (lecture hall). Betto Tatsuya Saiko-ji Temple has three main temples, including Kosho-in Shonen-bo, Kabasawa-bo and Shimoda-bo Tendai temples, Akabu bugyo-bo, Kyoshi-in, Ryukaku-bo, and Muryoju-in. It was an Ilsan temple consisting of monks practicing ascetic practices, and was flourishing as a member of the Koshoin congregation, but the temple gradually fell into disrepair due to repeated wars. In the Edo period, only the main temple, Shonenbo, and the side temple, Kyōkyūin, remained.Furthermore, due to the anti-Buddhist movement of the Meiji Restoration, Kyōkyūin was separated as Unnan Shrine, and only one temple, Tatsugaya Saikoji, remained, which was used to protect the horto. We are currently striving to do so. Before entering the precincts of Tatsuya Saiko-ji Temple, there is a stone torii gate (Ichi-no-Torii) and two vermilion torii gates (Ni-no-Torii and San-no-Torii). ), Tatsukoku Bishamon-do Hall, Gamagaike Benten-do Hall, and Himemachi Fudo-do Hall. (Original) 天台宗のお寺で達谷西光寺(たっこくせいこうじ)といいます、達谷毘沙門堂の別当寺になり一般の葬儀(葬式)を営むことの無い祈祷・祈願専門のお寺になります。 毘沙門堂の創建翌年の延暦二十一年(802年)に奥真上人によって開創されみちのくを代表する古刹になるます。 御本尊は金堂(講堂)に安置されている薬師如来になります。 別当達谷西光寺は廣照院正念坊を筆頭に樺澤坊・下田坊の天台三箇院さらに赤部(あかぶ)の奉行坊を筆頭に教覺院・龍覺坊・無量壽院といった本山派修験の諸坊からなる一山寺院で廣照院衆徒として勢い盛んであったが度重なる戦乱で次第に寺は荒廃しました。 江戸時代には本坊の正念坊と脇院の教覺院を残すのみとなり、さらに明治維新の廃仏毀釈により教覺院は雲南神社として分離されてしまい達谷西光寺の一箇寺のみが残り法燈護持に努め現在にいたります。 達谷西光寺の境内に入る前には石の鳥居(壱の鳥居)と朱塗りの鳥居二基(弐の鳥居・参の鳥居)がありますのでこれを潜ります、寺の境内には金堂(講堂)・達谷窟毘沙門堂・蝦蟆(がま)ケ池辨天堂・姫待不動堂など諸堂があります。

(Translated by Google) The temple that clings to the rocky cliff is spectacular. It is located between Genbikei and Hiraizumi in Ichinoseki City. (Original) 岩崖に張り付いたお堂が見事です。一関市厳美溪と平泉の中間にあります。

(Translated by Google) It is a sacred place where you can feel calm. The Great Buddha carved into the cliff is beginning to weather, so we recommend seeing it while you can. (Original) 穏やかな気持ちになれる神聖な場所です。崖に掘られた大仏は風化しつつあるので、今のうちに見ておくことをオススメします。

(Translated by Google) It was on the way from Motsuji Temple to Kakko Dango. I am overwhelmed by the rock-faced Great Buddha. (Original) 毛越寺からかっこうだんごに向かう途中ありました。 岩面大仏さまには圧倒されます

(Translated by Google) Local guides are available on weekends. The museum is currently undergoing maintenance. I think it will be easier to study there next year. (Original) 土日は現地ガイドさんがいます。只今保存整備中でした。来年にはもっと研学しやすくなると思います

(Translated by Google) The ruins are divided into roughly rectangular earthworks (more than 100m north-south, less than 90m east-west) with the south as the front, and excavations carried out twice in 1960 and 1957 revealed the remains of the west gate earthworks, the south gate ruins, The remains of the main hall and the west pagoda have been confirmed. It has been said that this is the site of the residence of Sanjo Yoshitsugu Tokiharu, commonly known as Kaneuri Yoshitsugu, a merchant of Fujiwara Hidehira who brought 16-year-old Minamoto no Yoshitsune from Kyoto in 1174. Based on the arrangement of the foundation stones, the arrangement of artifacts, and the excavated Haji ware, it is estimated to be an important temple site from the era of the Hiraizumi Fujiwara clan or earlier. (Original) この遺跡は、南を正面とするほぼ方形（南北100m強、東西90m弱）の土塁で区画されており、昭和33年と47年の2回にわたる発掘調査によって西門土塁跡、南門跡、本堂跡、西方塔跡が確認されました。 ここは承安4年（1174）に16歳の源義経を京から連れて来たという藤原秀衡の御用商人三条吉次季春、通称金売吉次の屋敷跡と伝えられてきましたが、礎石の配列や遺物の配置及び出土した土師器等から平泉藤原氏の時代かそれ以前の重要な寺院跡と推定されています。

(Translated by Google) Visited on July 27, 2022. There is a parking lot across the road from the ruins. It appears that there were three foundation stone buildings in the precincts, which were surrounded by a Tsukiji wall measuring approximately 100 meters on each side. I thought that it was a quite splendid temple among the private temples (Jogaji Temple) surrounded by Tsukiji walls. It is thought that this temple was built around the 11th century by the Abe clan (Abe Tadayori, Tadayoshi, and Yoriyoshi (Yoritoki)), whose base was Kinugawa. I thought that by conducting a comparative study with Kunimiyama Abandoned Temple in Kitakami City, I would be able to verify the spread of Buddhist culture before the Oshu Fujiwara clan. It is also said that during the Oshu Fujiwara clan era, Yoshitsugu Kaneuri had a mansion here, and that he led Minamoto no Yoshitsune to Hiraizumi. I heard that Chojagahara was named after the golden legend of Yoshitsugu Kaneuri. Kaneuri Yoshitsugu was a legendary merchant who sold gold dust from Oshu in Kyoto in hopes of becoming the third generation of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, Hidehira. It is said that he is enshrined at Kaneda Shrine in Kananari Town, Miyagi Prefecture, and that he had a residence in the vicinity. (Original) 2022年7月27日に見学しました。遺跡の道路向い側に駐車場が有ります。 一辺約100メートル四方の築地塀に囲まれた境内に3棟の礎石建物が存在していた模様です。築地塀をめぐらした私寺(定額寺)の中では、相当立派な寺院だったのでないかと思いました。衣川を本拠地としていた安倍氏一族(安倍忠頼・忠良・頼良(頼時))が、11世紀頃に建立した寺院と考えられています。北上市の国見山廃寺と比較研究することで、奥州藤原氏の仏教文化以前の伝搬を検証できるかと思いました。 また、奥州藤原氏時代に金売吉次が、ここに屋敷を構えており、源義経を平泉に導いたと伝えられています。金売吉次の黄金伝説が、長者ヶ原の名称になったと聞きました。金売吉次は、奥州藤原氏3代秀衡に見込まれ、奥州産砂金を京で売りさばいた伝説の商人です。宮城県金成町の金田神社に祀られ、その周辺に居館があったとも伝えられています。

(Translated by Google) historic site It can't be called a tourist spot because of the surrounding rice fields, it's just an open field. It's well maintained, but from the perspective of someone coming from outside the prefecture, I would like to see some improvements... (Original) 史跡 周り田んぼで観光地とは言えず、原っぱ。 整備はされているが、県外から来た者から見るともう一工夫欲しい…

(Translated by Google) This is my first visit. This temple seems to have been built before the Fujiwara dynasty, which was at its peak of prosperity. The ruins of an abandoned temple are still full of mysteries, and excavations are still being carried out. (Original) 初訪問です。栄華を極めた藤原王朝時代より前に建立された寺院のようです。未だに全容が解明されず謎多き廃寺跡で、今も尚、発掘調査が行われてました。

(Translated by Google) Parking available. As for the foundation stone, the Tsukiji site remains intact. (Original) 駐車場完備。礎石もですが、築地がちゃんと残ってます。

(Translated by Google) It was such a quiet place. There was a pamphlet in the parking lot. (Original) なんとも静かな場所でした。駐車場に、パンフレットが置いてありましたね🌝

(Translated by Google) Visited on April 13, 2024. The cherry blossoms were still in bloom for about 3 minutes, a little early. I think it's a wonderful sight when it's in full bloom. (Original) 2024年4月13日に訪問。まだ桜は少し早く３分咲きでした。満開だと素晴らしい景色だと思います。

(Translated by Google) The cherry blossoms are in full bloom. There is a whole field of cherry blossoms along the hillside. The road here is a bit bumpy. The road is very small. You have to be extra careful when driving up. There will be a small parking lot after arriving at the scenic spot. It is said that the cherry blossoms here were planted by a master from the Heian period. I feel that it is quite good to see the cherry blossoms here. There are not many people. You can appreciate the beauty of the cherry blossoms very elegantly. (Original) 櫻花盛開，沿著山坡一整片的櫻花，來的路上有點崎嶇，路非常的小條，開上來的時候要格外的小心，到達景點後會有一個小型的停車場，相傳這裡的櫻花是從平安時代的時候就由一位法師種植的，感覺來這邊看櫻花蠻不錯的，人不會很多，可以非常的優雅的欣賞櫻花的美麗

(Translated by Google) As of April 15, 2025, it was chilly and not many cherry blossoms were blooming. It's located halfway up the mountain, so it might be at its peak in about a week. There is an observation deck at the top of the mountain where you can trek for 1-2 hours on your way back. You can also see hydrangeas in early summer. (Original) 2025.4.15現在は肌寒く桜もあまり咲いていませんでした。山の中腹にあるのであと一週間後ぐらいには見頃になるかも知れません。山の頂上に展望台があり1〜2帰路のトレッキングができます。 初夏には紫陽花も見られます。

(Translated by Google) During the Heian period, Priest Saigyo wrote, ``Why should the cherry blossoms of Kikimozu Tadaineyama bloom in addition to Yoshino?'' and it was a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing.In order to revive the cherry blossom forest of the past, many types of cherry blossoms, including Edohigan cherry and Oyama cherry, have been planted and maintained. From the ``Daimonji'' of Obon Okuribi to the top, there were beautiful cherry blossoms, although they are not called Yoshino cherry blossoms. (Original) 平安の頃、西行法師が「ききもせず束稲やまのさくら花よし野のほかにかかるべしとは」詠み桜の名所で有ったが、かつての桜の森を復活させるべくエドヒガンザクラやオオヤマザクラを始めとした多くの種類の桜を植樹して整備してます。 お盆送り火の「大文字」から頂上は、吉野桜とは言いませんが見事な桜になってました。

(Translated by Google) The collaboration between the cherry blossoms and the view was great. However, the road to get there (and the way back) is quite steep and the road is narrow, so you need to be careful. (Original) 桜と眺望のコラボレーションが良かったです。ただ行くまでの道のりですが（帰りも）、けっこう勾配がきつく、車道も狭いので、注意が必要です。

(Translated by Google) 4/22 Cherry blossoms begin to fall. Nice to see the weather! This is a hidden gem that I visited for the first time. (Original) 4/22桜散りはじめ。 お天気良く眺めよし！はじめて訪れました穴場です。

(Translated by Google) It would have been nice to be able to use the toilets in the adjacent Woodcraft Museum. I went in the winter so I can't really comment, but it would be great if the toilets were available all year round. (Original) 隣接する木工芸館のトイレが使えたらよかった。冬場に行ったのでなんとも言えないが通年通してトイレが使えたら助かります。