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Motsuji
Motsuji · Motsuji Temple · 毛越寺
At Motsuji, explore the temple garden on a walk around Oizumi ga Ike. Visit if you would like a gentle stroll beside the pond.
You can walk here from Hiraizumi Station, making it possible to visit the garden and return after arriving by train.
Visitor information
Address
岩手県西磐井郡平泉町平泉字大沢58
58 Aza Osawa, Hiraizumi, Hiraizumi-cho, Nishiiwai-gun, Iwate-ken 029-4102, Japan
Map locationAdmission
Individual admission costs JPY 700 for adults, JPY 400 for high school students and JPY 200 for elementary and junior high school students.
Opening hours
Open 08:30–17:00 from March 5 to November 4, with shorter hours of 08:30–16:30 from November 5 to March 4. Open every day.
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What to see at Motsuji
A garden arranged around a pond
Follow Oizumi ga Ike to enjoy the pond and garden scenery, then return towards Hiraizumi Station after your visit.
How to get to Motsuji
Motsuji is about 0.7 km from Hiraizumi Station, a walk of about seven minutes according to the facility. If you also plan to visit Chūson-ji, you can return to the station after the garden and take a bus towards Chūson-ji. For a direct bus between the temples, check the routes available on your travel date separately.
Visiting tips
Check closing time for an afternoon visit
Garden opening hours vary by season. If you arrive in the afternoon, check the hours first and leave enough time to walk around the pond and exit.
Questions about Motsuji
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