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!

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

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.

8/Apr/2025; visited around 4pm closed to the closing time. Few rains; light people around the temple; so quite and peaceful moment. Ticket price 1000yen to view golden pavilion. I gave 4 stars coz no photo allowed both in museum and the gold pavilion; i think allow and ask for not using flash should be enough.

We came here hoping to see the autumn colors. There was just a tint of red. I am going to make this my yearly travel destination. It’s a jem among all shrines

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.

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 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.

There are old temples and beautiful garden. In forth Sunday of May, "Gokusui no En" is held at this temple. It reminds an events for old Japanese Nobility. There is nothing to shield the sun so that you need a blind or sunshade in summer.

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) This is a very peaceful historical park. There are several benches around the pond where you can relax. It's nice to spend some time relaxing here while imagining the temple that once stood here. (Original) とても心落ち着く史跡公園です。 池の周りには何か所かベンチが設置されていて、のんびり過ごすことができます。 かつてここにあった寺院の姿に思いを馳せながら、ゆっくりした時間を過ごすのもいいかと思います。

(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) I got off at this station for the first time on Sunday, September 28, 2025, for sightseeing in Hiraizumi. As it's a station in a tourist area, it's cleaner than other stations. There's a convenience store and coin lockers. The restrooms are also clean. There's also a tourist information center and bicycle rentals near the station. (Original) 2025年9月28日(日)に平泉観光で初めて下車しました。 観光地の駅だけあって、他の駅よりも綺麗です。 コンビニ併設でコインロッカーもあります。トイレも綺麗です。 駅のそばには観光案内所とレンタルサイクルもあります。

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) This is the remains of the Fujiwara clan's residence, which is estimated to have been maintained by Hidehira, the third generation of the Oshu Fujiwara clan. Perhaps because of the acquisition of land since the site was registered as a World Heritage Site, a fairly large area has been turned into a historical park, with parts of the inner moat and building ruins on display. The Hiraizumi World Heritage Guidance Center is also attached. I don't know where in Hiraizumi he got the idea for the line from ``Oku-no-Hosomichi,'' ``Hidehira's ruins became fields and left behind the traces of Mt. Kinkei,'' but today I feel that this ruin is the most appropriate. You can also see Mt. Kinkei clearly from the guidance center. (Original) 奥州藤原氏３代秀衡によって整備されたと推定される藤原氏の居館跡。世界遺産登録を機に用地の買収も進んだのか、かなり広い区域が史跡公園となっていて、内堀の一部や建物跡などが展示されている。平泉世界遺産ガイダンスセンターも併設されている。 「奥の細道」の「秀衡が跡は田野になりて、金鶏山のみ形を残す」の一節は平泉のどこで着想を得たか知らないが、現在ではこの遺跡がもっともふさわしい気がする。ガイダンスセンターからは金鶏山もよく見える。

(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) 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。

(Translated by Google) East Byodo-in Temple This is the remains of a temple built by Fujiwara Hidehira, modeled after the Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple in Uji. Most of the ruins have been turned into rice paddies, and only the remains of the pond, the island, and the foundation stones remain. The center line of the temple, which runs north to south, passes through the east gate, the island, and the main hall, and is connected to Kinkeiyama in a straight line. Twice a year, in spring and autumn, the sun sets over the ridgeline in the evening, and the most majestic sunset of the day appears. This space was designed and calculated to allow visitors to experience a paradise that is different from the scenery of Byodo-in Temple. Since it was registered as a World Heritage Site, excavation surveys of the historical site and development of the surrounding area have been carried out, and the scenery of the area is being preserved. There is nothing there now, so you can visit for free, but if you imagine East Byodo-in Temple standing here, a wonderful scene comes to mind. (Original) 東の平等院 藤原秀衡が、宇治平等院の鳳凰堂にならい建立した寺院跡です。遺跡のほとんどが水田化し、池跡、中島、礎石のみが残っています。南北に長い伽藍の中心線は、東門・中島・本堂を貫いて、その先の金鶏山と直線で結ばれます。春と秋の年2回、その稜線上には、夕刻になると日輪が下がり、一日のうちで最も荘厳な落日の一瞬が現れます。平等院の景観とは異なった、極楽浄土を体感できるよう計算し設計された空間です。世界遺産登録をうけて、史跡の発掘調査および周辺の整備などが行われ、一帯の景観保全が進められています。 今は何も無いので無料で観ることが出来ますが、ここに東の平等院が建っていたことを想像すると、素晴らしい光景が頭の中に浮かんで来ます。

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.

(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...

It is the only restaurant in Chuson-ji. The view from the tables is spectacular. The food is not very varied, but you can have a quick meal here.

unexpected food quality. Tiramisu had rich taste coffee, creamy and tasty. Latte and americano were smooth and fragrant. I can tell most outstanding dishes would be soba. Soup with deep taste of sweet soy sauce. I love it!! Nice view, confort place.

We had the seaweed udon and the seaweed ramen. Both were delcious. Lovely ladies run the place and make sure you are looked after well. The view from the terrace is spectacular.

Udon and soba were great. The view was stunning. A nice break when it’s cold and snowy outside

The a cup of coffee and some cold soba. Coffee was pretty good, surprisingly they had creamer 👀. The soba was delicious (simple dish but very good)

"Soba" noodles was good. Nice view. I can take dog at terrace.

Very crowded in a long queue

The wanko soba was quite nice! Comes with 18 bowls of soba, three side dishes (pickles and vegetables) and tempura. Kids size also available.

(Translated by Google) I was a little tired from walking around Chusonji in the summer, so I decided to take a break and have some food. There is a souvenir shop on the first floor and a restaurant on the second floor. When I looked at the menu, there was a lot of soba, so I ordered soba. The noodles were a little thick and soft. The rice cake that came with the set was also delicious. The price seems a little high. (Original) 夏の中尊寺を歩き、少し疲れていたので休みがてら食事にすることにしました。 一階がお土産屋、二階がレストランになっています。 メニューを見ると、そばが多かったので、そばを注文しました。 麺は少し太めの柔らかめでした。セットでついてきたおもちも美味しかったです。 値段はやや高めの印象です。

(Translated by Google) I stopped in for lunch in the late August heat, struggling to decide what to order, and finally settled on the "Hidehira Set Meal." The triple carbohydrate combination of soba noodles, seasoned rice, and mochi was a disappointment. The yakiniku was delicious, with a rich flavor typical of a local tourist spot. The seasoned rice was also pretty good. The zunda mochi was not very tasty. It was hard and lacking flavor, so I couldn't finish it. The one I had the day before in Ichinoseki was delicious. The overall portion was large, but I wasn't looking for quality. It seems like more and more restaurants in this parking lot are closing, so the options are getting limited. (Original) ８月下旬暑さにやられながら昼食にと入り、色々迷って何がいいかなと思いながら｢秀衡定食｣ そば、炊き込みご飯、お餅とトリプル炭水化物で失敗しました。 焼き肉は、The地方観光地の濃い味でおいしかった。炊き込みご飯もそこそこいけました。 ずんだのお餅が非常においしくない。固くて味が整ってなく最後まで食べれず残しました。前日に一関市で食べたのはおいしい。 全体の量は多いですが、質は求めずという感じでしょうか。この駐車場の飲食店、閉店した店も増えてきてるようなので選択肢が狭まってきてます。

(Translated by Google) I had Morioka Reimen last summer. The noodles and soup were so cold that I could feel the coolness in my eyes. Regarding the taste, the soup stock was very effective and it was very delicious. However, the kimchi flavor is strong, so if you leave it alone, you'll end up with a kimchi-flavored soup. For those who want to enjoy the soup, we recommend eating the kimchi first or placing it on top of chashu etc. (Original) 去年の夏に盛岡冷麺を頂きました。 キンキンに冷えた麺とスープ、具も涼しげなものばかりで目でも涼を感じる事ができました。 味についてですが、お出汁が効いていてとても美味しかったです。 ですが、キムチの主張が強いので、放置しておくとキムチ味のスープになってしまいます。 スープを味わいたい方には、キムチを先に食べ切るかチャーシューなどの上に置きながら食べることをオススメします。

(Translated by Google) Kinsekiya in Hiraizumi Soba restaurant in Hiraizumi ．． <Order item> [Maezawa beef steak bowl]: 3350 yen ．． <Memo> The restaurant I visited for lunch on the 4th day of my solo trip to Iwate November 2020. I visited on a Wednesday around 13:00, and the store was about half full. ．． ・Maezawa beef steak bowl Set menu with Maezawa beef steak bowl/salad/soba/pickles/yoghurt The steak bowl is served with about 6 slices of Maezawa beef grilled rare and topped with plenty of sauce. At first, the steak bowl hits you with the spiciness of the pepper, and then the sweetness of the onion and beef fat spreads in your mouth. I couldn't stop eating with a punchy taste that was intriguing! ．． Soba noodles are provided with plenty of medium -thin type and plenty of green onions This is a good taste for a relaxed and lively broth. Enjoying the aroma of soba while eating it was a relaxing cup and it was very delicious! ．． The store is located about 25 minutes walk from Hiraizumi Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line. This shop is located near the approach to Chusonji Temple, and since I was traveling by car, I parked in the parking lot and visited. The inside of the store has a simple interior that resembles a large restaurant you would find in a rural area, so you can enjoy the atmosphere as if you have come to sightsee from the city center. The seating consists of around 50 seats, mainly table seats for 4 people. I didn't have a plan to eat locally produced beef in my trip, so I was very happy to be able to enjoy it at a restaurant that happened to be near a tourist attraction! It was delicious, thank you for the meal (*´◒`*) (Original) 衣関屋 in 平泉 平泉にあるお蕎麦屋さん ． 〈注文品〉 【前沢牛ステーキ丼】:3350円 ． 〈メモ〉 岩手一人旅の4日目にランチとして伺ったお店 20年11月.水曜日の13時頃に伺い、店内半分程埋まっているといった状況でした ． ・前沢牛ステーキ丼 前沢牛ステーキ丼/サラダ/蕎麦/漬物/ヨーグルトが付いたセットメニュー ステーキ丼は前沢牛がレアめに焼かれたものが6カット程たっぷりのソースが和えられた状態での提供 ステーキ丼は最初ガツンとペッパーの辛みが襲ってきて後からオニオンと牛の脂の甘みが口の中に広がる味わい 食欲がそそられるパンチ力のあるテイストでガツガツと食べ進める手が止まりませんでした！ ． 蕎麦は中細タイプでたっぷりのネギが盛られた状態での提供 こちらはお出汁が柔らかでまるみを帯びたホッと一息付くのに適した味わい 蕎麦の香りを堪能しながら食べ進めるお蕎麦は安らぐ1杯で非常に美味しかったです！ ． お店はJR東北本線/平泉駅から歩いて25分程度のところにあります 中尊寺の参道付近に位置するお店で今回は車移動だったので駐車場に停めて伺いました 店内は地方によくある大きな食堂といった簡易的な内観で都心から観光に来たんだなぁと雰囲気感も楽しめる空間 お席は4名掛けのテーブル席を中心に全体で50席前後での構成 旅行の構成の中で地場特産の牛を食べるプランを組んでなかったため、たまたま観光名所の近くでふらっと入ったお店で堪能することが出来てとても幸せでした！ 美味しかったです、ごちそうさまでした(*´◒`*)

(Translated by Google) I stopped by this restaurant for lunch while visiting Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture. Located near the entrance to Chusonji Temple's parking lot, the restaurant is a souvenir shop on the first floor and a restaurant on the second floor. It was very cold that day, and I was actually thinking of going to another restaurant, but I decided to stop by this restaurant while adjusting my schedule to catch a highway bus to Sendai. I was attracted by Iwate specialties like Morioka Reimen and Wankosoba, but I ended up ordering the "Mochi & Soba Set (1,350 yen)" which included hot soba noodles and three types of mochi (zunda mochi, junen mochi, and ginger mochi). The hot soba noodles warmed me up, and I also got to try and compare the three types of mochi. The staff were very friendly, and the atmosphere was comfortable. Although I didn't use the restaurant, there's a souvenir shop on the first floor, so it was a two-for-one deal. (Original) 岩手県平泉町の「中尊寺」に訪問した際、昼食時に立ち寄ったお店です。 「中尊寺」の駐車場入口近くにあるお店で、１Fはお土産屋さんで、２Fが食事処になってます。 当日はとても寒くて、本当は別のお店に行こうかと思ってましたが、仙台往きの高速バスの時間調整がてら、こちらのお店を利用しました。 岩手名物の盛岡冷麺やわんこそば等に惹かれましたが、温かいお蕎麦と３種の餅（ずんだ餅、じゅうねん餅、しょうが餅） の「もち・そばセット：１，３５０円也」を注文。 温かいお蕎麦で体も温もり、３種類のお餅の食べ比べもできました。 店員さんもとても親切で、居心地は良かったです。利用しませんでしたが、１Fにはお土産屋さんになってるので一石二鳥です。

(Translated by Google) I was grateful that they were able to store my luggage while I visited Chusonji Temple. The zunda in the mochi soba set was not too sweet and was delicious. The tororo soba was also delicious. (Original) 中尊寺参拝の間、荷物を預かってもらえて、ありがたかった。もちそばセットのずんだは甘過ぎず、おいしかった。とろろそばもおいしかったです。

Recommended for your trip, delicious, but it's not all-you-can-eat

Good soba shop in this local town. If you are visiting, stop by for wako soba or normal tempura and soba set!

Great soba! Amazing set of 24 bowls of wanko soba

A very busy restaurant. We had a fixed meal as I was with a group. I was amazed how efficient they were and how good the food was given the number of people in the restaurant.

Traditional Soba , Japanese Style

Interesting restaurant

Normal soba noodle, only went for 36 potions

This place offers Wanko Soba, the speciality of Hiraizumi. You get ltwo dozens of small bowls of Soba noodle, to eat with small dishes of vegetables katso bushi and pickles. It has table sitting as well as traditional Japanese sitting tables.

Nice soba noodle for warming in the winter and spring

Quality food for a reasonable price

Good resturent

(Translated by Google) Soba restaurant in front of Hiraizumi Station There are hardly any shops in front of Hiraizumi Station, so it's nice to have a place to eat. This soba restaurant also serves wankosoba, and it seems that many of the customers are inbound tourists touring World Heritage sites. The restaurant is also decorated with autographs of celebrities such as Yokohama Ryusei and Yoshizawa Ryo, who starred in national treasure movies and historical dramas, so I thought everyone stopped by here. I had the warm mountain vegetable soba for 780 yen, which was very elegant and delicious, and I thought it was great value for money. I was able to take a break in this relaxing Japanese-style restaurant. Thank you for the delicious soba♪ (Original) 平泉駅前のお蕎麦屋さん 平泉駅前にはほとんどお店が無いので、食べる所があって有り難いです。 この蕎麦屋さんは、わんこそばもやっていて、お客様には世界遺産巡りのインバウンドさん達も多そうです。また店内には映画国宝や大河ドラマ主演の横浜流星や吉沢亮等の芸能人の色紙が飾られており、皆さんここに立ち寄るのだと思いました。 私は温かい山菜そば780円を頂きましたが、とても上品で美味しいおそばでコスパ最高だと感じました。和風の落ち着いたお店で一息つかさせて頂きました。美味しいおそばをご馳走様でした♪

(Translated by Google) I was determined to try the platter-style wanko soba noodles whenever I came to Hiraizumi. Based on my research, I heard they get crowded at lunchtime, so I aimed for first thing in the morning (they open at 10:00 AM). The two-tiered bowls (12 x 4) filled the entire table. It was a sight to behold. I mixed and matched the condiments and toppings to my liking to create my own mini wanko soba. I timidly added pickled ginger and flying fish roe, and wow, it was delicious! A new discovery. It was a feast for the eyes, and the various arrangements were incredibly fun. And of course, the food was delicious. They offered a complimentary serving, but I was full, so I declined. The staff were also attentive. There were many celebrity autographs on display. (Original) 平泉に来たら絶対に食べようと思っていた 盛り出し式わんこそば。事前リサーチによると お昼時は混み合うらしいので 朝イチ(10時開店)を狙って… テーブルいっぱいに広がる2段のお椀(12×4) 圧巻です。 薬味や具材を自分の好みで組み合わせて 小さなオリジナルわんこそば 完成。 紅生姜、とびっこ 恐る恐る 入れてみたら あら美味しい 新たな発見 目でも楽しめ 色々なアレンジで めちゃくちゃ楽しい お味はもちろん 美味しかった。 無料で1段サービスと案内があったけど お腹いっぱいだったので、遠慮しましたw お店の方の接客も丁寧。 芸能人のサインが沢山 飾ってありました。

(Translated by Google) This is the original Hiraizumi Wanko Soba restaurant, which serves platter-style soba. This restaurant serves the unique Hiraizumi Wanko Soba, where the soba is served in small bowls in advance, rather than the Wanko Soba that is thrown in one after another. 12 bowls are served in two layers. If you wish, you can add another 12 bowls for free. The soba served with various condiments was very delicious 😸 (Original) 元祖盛り出し式平泉わんこ蕎麦の店。次から次へと投げ入れる｢わんこ蕎麦｣ではなく、あらかじめ小さな椀に盛られた蕎麦を食べる平泉独特の｢わんこ蕎麦｣を提供するお店です。12枚の椀が二段重ねで提供されます。希望があれば、さらに、12枚は無料で追加可能です。様々な薬味と共にいただく蕎麦はとても美味しかったです😸

Nice Soba noodle restaurant close to the garden. Perfect for a lunch break

Wonderful little place for some great local soba variations, for a very affordable price! We do not speak Japanese, but received great and quick service by the owner! This was only our second dining experience in Japan at the time, but we would definitely recommend this place to anyone nearby!

Amazing Japanese food and service. A real experience:)

Really delicious Udon! Recommend to any traveler here!

(Translated by Google) I arrived in Hiraizumi just before lunchtime and was on my way to Motsu-ji Temple. I was hungry and it was a bit hot, so I was craving some cold soba noodles, and this restaurant caught my eye. There was only one other customer there that day, but they were about to leave after paying the bill. It seems to be a famous restaurant, as there were many autographs of announcers and others displayed inside the restaurant. The owner who served me tea told me that this restaurant serves soba noodles seasoned with "Kuretsubo Kabu," a turnip featured in "Oishinbo Volume 32," so I ordered that. After waiting a few minutes, the dish arrived and I tried it. It's considered a substitute for wasabi and radish, and although it's a flavor I'd never tried before, it had a gentle spiciness that didn't overpower the aroma of the soba noodles, and was delicious. As it happened, there were no other customers there, so I chatted with the owner about Kuretsubo Kabu and where it comes from, and enjoyed a delicious and enjoyable lunch. By the time I left, about two other groups of customers had come in. Making soba noodles is hard work, but I hope you take care of your health and continue to make delicious soba noodles in good health forever. As the owner is the only one running the shop, you may have to wait quite a while if it's busy, so be aware of that, but it's a restaurant I'd like to visit again. (Original) お昼前に平泉に着いて毛越寺に向かっている途中、お腹が空いたのと、少し暑かったので、冷たいおそばが食べたいなと思った時に目に入ったお店でした。 この日の先客は１組でしたがお会計を終えてすぐ出ていくところでした。 有名店らしく店内を見渡すとアナウンサーの方などのサインがたくさん飾られていました。 お茶を出してくれたご主人から聞いたところ、このお店は「美味しんぼ32巻」でも紹介された「暮坪かぶ」というかぶを薬味に使ったおそばを出してくれるそうで、それを注文しました。 数分待って到着して食べたところ、位置づけ的にわさびとも大根の代わりでしょうが、これまで食べたことのない味でしたが蕎麦の香りを殺さない優しい辛味で美味でした。 たまたま他にお客さんがいなかったので、お店のご主人と暮坪かぶのことやどこから来たのかなど世間話をしてとても美味しく楽しいランチタイムを楽しめました。 私が店を出る頃には２組くらいお客さんが入ってきてました。 そば打ちは大変かと思いますが、体調に気をつけていつまでも元気に美味しい蕎麦を打ち続けて欲しいです。 ご主人のワンオペなので混むとかなり待たされるかと思いますのでそこは注意が必要ですが、また訪れたいお店です。

(Translated by Google) I had the Take soba at Kuretsubo Soba. Apparently only turnips grown in the Kuretsubo area of ​​Tono can produce this flavor, and it had a mild spiciness. The owner came to our table and told us that he had been introduced to us in Oishinbo. The Take soba came with three pieces of tempura, and the amount of soba was small, thin and short. If you want to eat a lot, I recommend the Matsu or the Ume without tempura with a large serving of noodles. (Original) 暮坪蕎麦の竹をいただきました。遠野の暮坪地区で栽培した蕪しかこの味が出ないとの事で、マイルドな辛さでした。店主がわざわざ席に来て美味しんぼに紹介されたと話していました。 竹の天ぷらは3個、蕎麦の量は少な目で細麺で短かったです。量を食べたいなら松か、天ぷら無しの梅で麺大盛りをお勧めします。

(Translated by Google) It is run by an elderly man, so depending on how busy it is, it may take a little time for them to respond. The soba noodles are characterized by the use of Kuretsubo turnip as a condiment. The Zangiri soba noodles are light to eat. As a turnip condiment, it felt comparable to grated daikon radish. It didn't seep out as much moisture as grated daikon radish, and was less spicy. It melted in the mouth well. It didn't taste very much like turnip. The tempura shrimp was sweet, large, and delicious. I was also happy that bottled beer was relatively inexpensive. (Original) ご老人お一人で営まれているので、混み具合によって対応には少し時間を要するかもしれません。 薬味として暮坪蕪が使われてるのが特徴の蕎麦です。ざんぎりの蕎麦は軽く食べられます。 蕪の薬味として大根おろしと遜色なく感じられました。大根おろしよりは水分の染み出しがなく、辛さも控えめでした。口溶けもよい。蕪らしさはそこまで感じられなかった。天ぷらのエビも甘味があって身が大きく美味しかったです。瓶ビールが比較的安価なのも嬉しかったです。

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！

(Translated by Google) The cafe is on the left immediately after you go through the entrance ticket gate. There aren't many seats, but the layout is relaxed. Apparently they don't eat soba during the winter. Visited after seeing the cold garden. The dumplings were soft and delicious. (Original) 入口の改札を入ったらすぐ左にあるカフェです。席は多くないですが、ゆったりとした配置になっています。 冬の間はソバはやってないみたい。 寒い庭園を見た後に訪れました。お団子は柔らかくて美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) #It would be nice if you could use it without entering the precincts! It's a shame because there is an admission fee of 700 yen. (Original) #境内に入らなくても利用できるといいでしょう！ 拝観料700円が付随するので、残念＾＾

(Translated by Google) I saw in a magazine that the dango and matcha set looked delicious, so I took the three-hour one-way trip to go there. However, I was a little disappointed to find that they only had a warabimochi set and a set with azuki beans. It was delicious, but it was located inside a temple, so you couldn't eat it without paying the entrance fee. Also, the temple's parking lot was surprisingly paid, so I thought I'd have to pay 1,000 yen in addition to the tea set just to eat it, so I won't be going again... It was a little disappointing, even though it was delicious. (Original) 雑誌を見て、団子とお抹茶セットが美味しそうで片道３時間かけて行きました。そしたらわらび餅セットとあずきが入ったセットしかなく、ちょっと残念でした。美味しかったのでよかったですが、まさかのお寺の中にあって、参拝料を払わないと食べられない。また、お寺の駐車場もまさかの有料だった為、お茶セットの他に、1000円も払わないと食べれないのかと思うと次は行かないな...。美味しかったのに少し残念でした。

(Translated by Google) September 2021 This is a soba restaurant inside Motsuji Temple. It is immediately on the left as you enter the temple gate. The soba menu is simple and has several types. There are other sweets on the menu, but there are more types of sweets. Soba is refreshing and delicious. (Original) 2021年9月 毛越寺内のお蕎麦屋さんです。 寺の門を潜るとすぐ左側にあります。 お蕎麦のメニューはシンプルで数種類です。他に甘味のメニューがありますが甘味の種類の方が多いです。 蕎麦は清涼感があり美味しいです。

(Translated by Google) I was exhausted after paying the admission fee, so I headed straight for this restaurant without doing any research. But I could immediately tell that the restaurant was filled with a pleasant atmosphere. The staff are so kind and polite. Thank you very much. The menu was different from what the reviews had said, and when I visited in August, the grated mushroom soba and shaved ice were delicious! You can see that they change their menu for each season. The restaurant is set in an unpretentious teahouse-style building on the temple grounds, but the seating is spacious and the view outside and the interior atmosphere were relaxing. But the soba was the best! Ahh, it was delicious. However, the soba was very chewy and too hard for me, so if you have bad teeth or don't like hard soba, you might want to request that it be boiled longer. I ate the shaved ice at an outdoor seating area, looking out at the cool bellflower flowers. I had the matcha green tea with condensed milk. The soba noodles were also carefully presented, making me feel like I was at the home of a great cook and best friend. It was delicious. The dishes and spoons were stylish and unpretentious, and I felt happy even after I finished eating. The next time I come to Hiraizumi, I'd definitely like to come to this restaurant, even if I had to pay the admission fee. (Original) 拝観料払った時点で力尽きて、何も調べずまっすぐこのお店へ。 でも店内、気持ちの良い気が満ちているのがすぐ分かりました。働く方々の気立ての良さ、丁寧さですね。ありがとうございました。 メニューはクチコミのどの物とも違っていて、私の立ち寄った８月は、おろしなめこ蕎麦や、かき氷が美味しかった！季節ごとに工夫されているのがわかりますね。 境内の飾らない茶屋風ですが席も広々としていて、外の眺めと店内の雰囲気でリラックスできました。 何よりお蕎麦が！ あー、美味しかったです。 ただ、とても歯ごたえがあり、私にはとても硬かったので、歯の悪い方や、硬いのが苦手な方は長めに茹でて頂けるようリクエストしたほうが良いかもです。 かき氷は涼し気な桔梗の花を見ながら外の席で食べました。私は抹茶練乳かけを食べました。お蕎麦もそうでしたが丁寧な盛り付けが、料理上手の親友の家に来たかのような嬉しさ。とても美味しかったです。 器もスプーンも気負わずセンスが良くて、食べ終わったあともなんだか嬉しい。 次に平泉に来たときも、拝観料また払ってでもこのお店に来たいです。

(Translated by Google) It's been a while since I last visited, but the building has been renovated. A soba and sweet shop, simple but delicious soba. The buckwheat tea pudding I ate had a gentle taste without being bitter. (Original) 伺ってしばらく経ちますが建物がリニューアルされたんですね。 おそばと甘味のお店、シンプルながらおいしいおそば。私が食べたそば茶プリンは苦く無く優しいお味でした。

(Translated by Google) Shaved ice (Uji Kintoki) at Shofuan in Motsuji Temple! ! Sightseeing in Hiraizumi by renting a bicycle. It was very hot, so I decided to take a break at Shofuan inside Motsuji Temple. Order shaved ice (Uji Kintoki) from the menu! ! The cold shaved ice was soothing. (Original) 毛越寺の松風庵で、かき氷（宇治金時）を！！ レンタサイクルで、平泉観光。 とっても暑かったので、毛越寺の中にある「松風庵」さんで休憩していくことにしました。 メニューからかき氷（宇治金時）をオーダー！！ 冷たいかき氷に癒されました。

The staff were very kind and the food was delicious.

Absolutely fantastic, fully recommended!

parking lot available, very friendly service, food is delicious, and we got coffee and one piece of apple after meal :-)

Food is good and people are very nice!

Recommended

(Translated by Google) This was my first time visiting this restaurant in the tourist area of ​​Hiraizumi. The prices were reasonable, which I appreciated. I ordered the delicious set of mountain vegetable soba noodles and a mini katsudon (pork cutlet bowl) for 980 yen. The restaurant is spacious, with a four-person table, two counter seats, and plenty of space in the back. After a short wait, I finally arrived. The soba noodles were thick flounder, and the soup was not overly salty, with a gentle flavor. The cutlet was freshly fried and piping hot, crispy, and the rice was delicious. The soup wasn't too thick, but also delicious. The complimentary coffee at the end of the meal made me even more satisfied, and the staff's service was also excellent. Thank you for the meal. (Original) 初めて伺いました。平泉の観光地に有る食堂。値段がリーズナブルで嬉しい。うんめぇセットの山菜蕎麦とミニカツ丼のセット980円をお願いしました。店内は4人テーブルとカウンターが2席と奥にもスペースがあり広めです。暫し待ち来ました　蕎麦は太目の平目 汁は塩っぱく無く優しい味がナイス カツは揚げたてでサクサク熱々 ご飯が旨い 汁ダクでは有りませんこちらも濃くなく旨い 食事の最後にコーヒーが無料で提供され更に満足　店員さんの対応も満足 ご馳走様。

We had lunch here after visiting Chusonji. It was recommended by our driver. The food was delicious, and service was very good. We inquired about where to buy the cute origami that they have on display, and they told us it was made by a local grandma and then gave us a few for free. Highly recommended.

As expected.

(Translated by Google) It's a facility that combines a souvenir shop and a restaurant, as is common in tourist areas! So, we headed to Hiraizumi Rest House. The first floor is a large souvenir area, while the second floor is a dining area mainly for reservations. The second floor probably seats well over 200 people. I had a vegetarian lunch. The mountain vegetable soba noodles were delicious. Thank you for the meal. (Original) 観光地によくある"お土産店と飲食店"を合体させた施設なんや！！ ということで「平泉レストハウス」さんへ 1階は売り場面積が広いお土産エリア 2階は主に予約専用の団体飲食エリア という棲み分けでしたね。 2階はおそらく200席はゆうにあるんじゃないでしょうか。 精進料理的なランチをいただきました。 山菜そば的なものが美味しかったです。 ごちそうさまでした

(Translated by Google) The day after seeing the Omagari Fireworks Festival in Akita, we went to Aomori, strolled around Lake Towada and Oirase Valley, then returned to Akita and spent some time relaxing in the open-air bath and enjoying a meal at a ryokan. The next day, we moved to Iwate, and this was the place to eat before visiting Chusonji Temple. Although we didn't have much time after the meal, we bought some souvenirs and headed to Chusonji Temple. It was nice that there were clean restrooms nearby. (Original) 秋田の大曲の花火大会を見た明くる日は青森に行き、十和田湖や奥入瀬渓谷を散策したあと、秋田に戻り旅館の露天風呂やお食事でゆっくりすごしました。その翌日、今度は岩手に移動し、中尊寺の参拝前の食事の場所がこちらでした。食事の後あまり時間はないけれどお土産を購入し中尊寺へ出発です。綺麗なお手洗いが近くにあるのでよかった。

(Translated by Google) We stopped off here for lunch after visiting Chusonji Temple. The Maezawa beef sukiyaki was delicious. We bought lots of delicious things, including roasted chestnuts and oysters outside the shop, and rice cracker demo sales and tastings inside the shop. (Original) 中尊寺を参詣してランチに利用しました。 前沢牛のすき焼きが美味しかったです。 売店外では焼き栗や焼き牡蠣、店内ではお煎餅の実演販売と試食で美味しい物をたくさん買いました。

(Translated by Google) We ate on the tour. Wow! The toilets were Japanese-style, like those in old elementary schools. Since we were with elderly people, I wished there were at least some traditional toilets. (Original) ツアーで食事をしました。 なんと！トイレが和式で、昔の小学校みたいでした。年寄りを連れていたので、せめて様式トイレが一部でもあれば、と思いました。

(Translated by Google) After visiting Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi, we had lunch at a restaurant on the second floor of a souvenir shop. We had Tsukimizaka Gozen (Iwate Prefecture pork teppanyaki). It came with various side dishes, the specialty zunda mochi and soba noodles with wild vegetables. The restaurant was bustling with groups of worshippers. The side dish of local cuisine, teppanyaki, is pork dipped in a slightly thick sauce and eaten with rice. It was a delicious meal that left us full after eating local cuisine. (Original) 平泉の中尊寺参拝後に、お土産屋さんの2階にあるレストランで昼食です。 月見坂御前（岩手県産豚の陶板焼き）を頂きました。小鉢各種、名物のずんだ餅と山菜そば付です。店内は参拝の団体さんで賑わっていました。 さて、郷土料理の小鉢、陶板焼きは、少し濃いめのタレに豚肉を浸してご飯と頂きます。この地域の料理を食べることが出来、お腹いっぱいご馳走様でした。

(Translated by Google) This is the largest souvenir shop in the Chusonji area, and it has everything you need. Parking, restrooms, a restaurant, and luggage storage (luggage storage is available at the office in front of the rest house for 500 yen). They also offer a wide variety of samples. (￣∀￣) (Original) 中尊寺周辺のお土産屋さんで1番デカく何でもある。 駐車場、トイレ、レストラン、荷物預かり(荷物預かりはレストハウス前の事務所にて500円です) 試食も多い(￣∀￣)

Conventional Japanese style restaurants. The staff said that it will have some queues during weekends. The hot dishes were really nice.

Delicious mochi! With great hospitality from the owner. When it started raining she lent me an umbrella to continue my visit to Chuson-ji, and upon returning it was still raining, so her husband drove me to the station!

Tasted Matcha and Amazeke. Matcha and Amazeke were watery, which means less tasty. But, thanks to the hot drinks, we could keep warm. 550JPY for Matcha and 440 JPY for AMAZAKE.

Delicious mochi with various seasonings. Mochi has the right amount of chewiness with no raw flour taste and the seasonings complement well with the mochi. Recommended!

must try but they sold out quickly

Small restaurant with small parking lot. Wanko Soba is delicious. Unagi-don is very good. Friendly staff.

Small shop with Nice and friendly service. Menu not various choices. Have a small parking in front of shop.

One of the beautiful airports I’ve visited—very pretty and quiet.

Excellent and speedy services in Japanese style. All the staffs are polite, properly dressed and in considerable attitude which you could completely feel while you saw their handling of the baggage. The airport is not as big as those busy airport but have all required amenities and shop.

Sendai Airport A compact airport where you hardly need to walk after passing through the security gate, as the departure gates are close by. The airport is directly connected to the train system, allowing you to reach Sendai Station in about 20 minutes. Trains run approximately every 30 minutes, so you can expect to get to Sendai Station within an hour. There is also an ANA-affiliated lounge available. December 2024.

A medium-sized international airport that forms the core of the Tohoku region. It is conveniently located, including access by train from the center of Sendai. Inside the airport, the Aero Subaru FA-200 single-engine aircraft, which was once produced by Subaru, is on display.

A nice and small airport. It is relatively to access from the Sendai Station to the airport by train (taking about 20~30 minutes of train). It is quite clean and bright. The stores here are quite nice and offers a variety of goods. The restaurants are also quite good with reasonable price. International and domestic flights are available.

Small but nice airport. There are gifts and snacks for sale inside and outside the security checks. It’s never been crowded the times I’ve been here. Today I got to see fun lights on the free rooftop observation deck. Check it out if you have a moment before going through the security checks. I’ve flown to and from this airport with Peach, Skymark, and ANA.

Small city airport. Train station at airport makes it very convenient to get into Sendai city

Typical rural airport. 50 mins to the city center. Good atmosphere with enough cafes and restaurants with great souvenir shop. The credit card lounge is very new and also good.

Very cool airport. Quite a lot of dog themes, which I loved! Staff at the information desk also helpful. I got on the limousine bus to Akita station, which you can tap on/tap off with your IC card (eg. Suica) or with cash when you get off the bus. It’s ¥1300 to the station.

It’s a typical local airport. Compacted one. But it’s renovated and modern. So I felt good! There are many good souvenirs and good restaurants. I love the Akita dog there!! Try to come!

A very small but very lovable airport. Lots of little shops for souvenirs, fun decorations everywhere, and easy to understand signage. Overall a great place to start or end a journey, and I would not have anything bad to say if someone told me they were landing here.

Efficient service, a large area where local products are sold, a couple of restaurants, coffee shop and comfortable seating available.

Very nice small airport. There's a bus that departs after each flight that arrives at this airport. You can pay with pasmo travel card. About 1 hour to akita train station.

A great little airport, especially for collecting visitors and flying out for a long time. They have long-term parking where you can leave your car for the duration of your trip for a reasonable fee. Online, it can be confusing to work out, but you can leave your car over 20 days, the fee just increases after twenty days. When parking to collect someone, the fee is free, which is great. You can also easily find the timetables for all flights, and because of its size, the airlines are understanding about coming in by bus and the bus timetables. Overall a nice airport. Though, they do have trouble landing with fog (ANA) and you can find your flight turned around at the last minute and sent back to Tokyo.

Tiny airport QR code not available so the line moves super slow

It's the first time in my life to see this kind of view with such kind people. After leaving the airplane we see Super warm welcome, very touching!

Used this airport for a flight to Hokkaido back in 2007. Parked my car for free in the huge parking lot, a machine issued my boarding pass and I was in Sapporo in less than two hours. Very smooth and hardly any crowds. Much more convenient than a lot of the train stations in this part of Japan!

Very small only have 2 gates. Has 1 restaurant and a Souvenir Shop. Smoking Area for pre - departure is foind outdoors near police office. Smoking Area on the Bording Gates near Gate 2.

this airport is very far from the center. Small cities should have a small airport nearby the center..

A tiny, cute, friendly airport.

Clean . Efficient

The Soba noodle shop closes at 2pm even though there are flights mid day. Why? If you need noodles better get them before 2pm.

Small but Practical Airport, I arrived from Hokkaido and conveniently stayed one block away from Sakurambo-higashine Station. The down side to this airport is the lack of connection to the nearest train station which is Jimmachi Station, so taxi is required to leave the airport (unless you reserve bus shuttle), taxi ride is short thou, so no mayor cost impact to your wallet :) Airport services were decent.

They have airport shuttle. Need to book in advance.

Very easy and smooth procedure. Employees were helpful and informative. A small but decent airport.

So freaking cool so many tech shops in the airport very Impressed with the workers and people

It’s a small local airport with shuttle bus to the city and surrounding. Reservation might be required for shuttle bus services.

Can't wait to arrive at Yamagata Airport to visit this beautiful prefecture once again