Mōtsū-ji

毛越寺

temple in Hiraizumi

#3 in Hiraizumi / #254 in Japan

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Mōtsū-ji is a historic Buddhist temple located in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its serene and meticulously landscaped Jōdo (Pure Land) garden, the temple dates back to the Heian period (794-1185) and was originally established in 850. Mōtsū-ji was once part of a larger complex of temples and structures, many of which were destroyed over the centuries. Today, visitors can explore the expansive grounds, which include the remains of the original structures, the Oizumi ga Ike pond, and beautiful seasonal flora.

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