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Mōtsū-ji Temple
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Mōtsū-ji Temple

毛越寺

Address
岩手県西磐井郡平泉町平泉字大沢58
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History

The present main hall, designed in a Heian-period style, was built in 1989.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 1989

    Construction

    HeiseiRecorded event
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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.
Landmarks on this map

  1. Main Hall

    Principal hall dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai.

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  2. Ōizumi Pond

    Pond at the centre of the Pure Land garden.

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  3. Feeder Stream

    Stream carrying water into the garden pond.

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  4. Temple Gate

    Entrance where temple admission is received.

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  5. Treasure Museum

    Museum introducing the temple’s history.

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Explore the grounds

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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

Admission is 08:30–17:00, shortened to 08:30–16:30 from November 5 through March 4.

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Admission

Individual tickets are ¥700 for adults, ¥400 for high-school students and ¥200 for elementary and junior-high pupils.

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