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Chusonji(中尊寺)

ちゅうそんじ Chusonji

Chusonji(中尊寺)

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The Konjikido is a National Treasure, gilded inside and out. The bodies of four generations of the Northern Fujiwara still lie there. Late Heian Mutsu produced gold, and that wealth built a cultural world apart from the capital.

TypeTemple
City / townHiraizumi
Said to bringRenewal / Long life
Area in the prefectureSouthern area

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