Chūson-ji

中尊寺

temple in Hiraizumi

#2 in Hiraizumi / #68 in Japan

by 竹麦魚(Searobin)

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Chūson-ji is a historic Buddhist temple located in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 850 by the priest Ennin, the temple is renowned for its stunning architecture and its significant cultural heritage. The most famous structure within the temple complex is the Konjiki-dō, or Golden Hall, which is lavishly decorated with gold leaf and houses sacred statues and artifacts. Chūson-ji is part of the "Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi," recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.

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