Chuson-ji(Iwate)
hello. I found out bout infomapJapan lately. it was very pretty magazine. I went to Japan to visit my friend there last fall.
I went to Chuson-ji in Hiraizumi. apeerantly, it was established in 850 for Fujiwara clan whose power was the peak at that time.
This is Chusonji’s main attraction, called Konjikido (Golden Hall), a hall is completely covered in gold. its really amazing!!
February 17th, 2006 at 10:19 am
This is a very pretty pic. When is the best to visit there to see this kind of red leaves?
February 17th, 2006 at 10:33 am
Jenny it depends on the year. they have autumnal colors forecast(KOYO JOHO) in Japan that tells you when to go to spots to see the colored trees. In some years,
its a bit early because of the climate of the year, but sometimes its late.
As for Iwate pre. where chuson-ji is located, I guess it is usually between middle of October and the beginning of November. you can search info with the keyword of “Koyo”, “Iwate” and so on.
February 22nd, 2006 at 4:53 am
Motsu-ji…
This is another temple I visited after Chuson-ji during my stay in Iwate pre. Motsu-ji is as famous as Chuson-ji. they located close each other. I think its also built around same time as chuson-ji, by Fujiwara clan that prospered in Heian-era.
The oiz…
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:25 am
When preparing for your visit, if you are looking for a new motor inn style hotel which is priced very competitively, then try Chisun Inn Iwate Inter. It is just 100M from the Iwate Interchange on the main expressway (Kitakanto Jidoshado). It has just opened. Details can be found at www.solarehotels.com/english. The family restaurant 4 minutes walk away Tsubaya is very reasonable and offers excellent local food in a warm atmosphere. The new momo no yu hot spring is just 10mins drive away (680 yen for hot spring entry). Enjoy!