Chūson-ji Temple
Japanese name：
中尊寺
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Main Image Amida Triad Category Nyorai (Tathagata)
Impression TagsSolemnityNobilityDepth
DescriptionChūson-ji’s National Treasure Golden Hall was completed in 1124 by Fujiwara no Kiyohira. At the center of each altar sits Amida Buddha, flanked by Kannon and Seishi Bodhisattvas, together with six Jizō figures and the guardian kings Jikokuten and Zōchōten—an exceptional eleven-figure arrangement. Gold leaf, mother-of-pearl inlay, and elaborate lacquerwork create a vision of the Pure Land, while the remains of four generations of the Northern Fujiwara rest within the altars. Dazzling beauty and solemn remembrance are inseparable in this unique funerary sanctuary.
Basic Information
Spot ID
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Temple / Site
Chūson-ji Temple
Visiting Area
Konjikidō Golden Hall
Type
Temple hall
Visiting Status
Usually open to visitors
Address
Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
