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Motsuji Temple（毛越寺）

もうつうじ Motsuji

Motsuji Temple（毛越寺）

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The best-preserved Pure Land garden of the Heian period, its pond shaped to echo a rocky coast.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture
City / townHiraizumi
Area in the prefectureSouthern area

FAQ

Where is Motsuji?
It is in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Motsuji?
The best-preserved Pure Land garden of the Heian period, its pond shaped to echo a rocky coast. The focus is architecture.
When was Motsuji established?
It dates from 850.

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