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Motsuji
Motsuji · Motsuji Temple · 毛越寺
Walk around Oizumi-ga-ike pond for views of Motsuji’s temple garden. Take your time on a relaxed stroll.
The garden is within walking distance of Hiraizumi Station, so you can visit after arrival and return towards the station afterwards.
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
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Individual admission costs ¥700 for adults, ¥400 for high school students, and ¥200 for elementary and junior high school students.
Opening hours
From 5 March to 4 November, the garden opens 08:30–17:00. From 5 November to 4 March, it opens 08:30–16:30. It is open year-round.
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What to see at Motsuji
Garden around the pond
Walk around Oizumi-ga-ike for pond and garden views, then return towards Hiraizumi Station.
How to get to Motsuji
Motsuji is about 0.7 km from Hiraizumi Station, or seven minutes on foot in the facility’s directions. To add Chusonji, return to the station after the garden and take a Chusonji bus. For a direct bus between the temples, check routes actually available on your date separately.
Before you visit
Check closing time for an afternoon visit
Garden visiting hours vary by season. For an afternoon arrival, check the hours first and leave enough time to walk around the pond and exit.
Questions about Motsuji
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