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Hiraizumi
A town of Buddhism paradise.
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Unagi no Naruse Morioka Branch
Morioka, Iwate
Unagi (eel), Japanese
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Gyu-sho Ogata
Oshu, Iwate
Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ), Yakiniku/Steak
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Sakanaya
Morioka, Iwate
Izakaya (Japanese tavern), Taverns
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Hiraizumi town is known for the Konjiki-do at Chusonji temple, a small gilded amida hall. The town is called the capital of Buddhism. Many temples influenced by the pure land philosophy are spotted in the town as well as many historic sites. The World Heritage consists of 5 sites; Chusonji temple, Motsuji temple, the ruins of Kanjizaio-in, the ruins of Muryoko-in, and Mt. Kinkei. All of the five sites constitute the land of Perfect Bliss. There are many other valuable temples and ruins besides World Heritage sites in Hiraizumi. Why don’t you come and see the land of Perfect Bliss?
Address
Hiraizumi Station
76, izumiya, Hiraizumi, Hiraizumi-cho, Nishi-Iwai-gun, Iwate-ken
Access from major landmarks
Morioka Station - Chusonji Temple
From Morioka Station to Ichinoseki Station
Forty minutes (via JR Shinkansen Yamabiko)
From Ichinoseki Station to Hiraizumi Station
Ten minutes (via JR Tohoku Line)
Attractions near Hiraizumi
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