Muryōkō-in

無量光院跡

archaeological site in Hiraizumi

#5 in Hiraizumi / #357 in Japan

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Muryōkō-in is a historical temple site located in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It was established in the 12th century by Fujiwara no Hidehira, a member of the powerful Fujiwara clan. The temple was designed to replicate the celestial Pure Land of Amida Buddha and is part of the "Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi," which have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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