Japan Midokoro / Iwate Prefecture / Hiraizumi / Chūson-ji Temple
Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Chūson-ji Temple
- Nearest stationHiraizumi Station 2.2 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, Special Historic Site, Historic Site, National Treasure
- Year1105 (founded)
Chūson-ji (中尊寺) is a Buddhist temple in the town of Hiraizumi in southern Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It is the head temple of the Tendai sect in Tōhoku region of northern Honshu.
From the Wikipedia article “Chūson-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Chūson-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hiraizumi Station, 2.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, Special Historic Site, Historic Site, National Treasure |
| Year | 1105 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Chūson-ji Temple?
- Hiraizumi Station. It is 2.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Chūson-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Special Historic Site, Historic Site, National Treasure.
- When was Chūson-ji Temple founded?
- In 1105.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Chūson-ji Konjikidō: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Chūson-ji Kyōzō: Ymblanter (CC BY-SA 4.0), Chūson-ji Sanko-zō: Tak1701d (CC BY-SA 3.0), Chūson-ji Konjiki-dō former Ōi-dō: Suicasmo (CC BY-SA 4.0), Noh stage, Hakusan Jinja: Tak1701d (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kinkeizan: Nerotaso (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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