Chusonji Temple
Japanese name：
中尊寺
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Main Image Amida Triad Category Nyorai (Tathagata)
Impression TagsSolemnityNobilityDepth
DescriptionChusonji’s Konjikido enshrines an Amida Triad centered on Amida Nyorai. The interior is richly adorned with gold leaf and mother-of-pearl inlay, preserving the Pure Land envisioned by the Oshu Fujiwara clan. Beneath the brilliant decoration lies a profound prayer to mourn lives lost in warfare and to create a Buddhist Pure Land at Hiraizumi. Splendor and quiet memorial devotion overlap here, making Konjikido one of Chusonji’s most noble and profound Buddhist spaces.
Basic Information
Spot ID
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Temple / Site
Chusonji Temple
Visiting Area
Konjikido Hall
Visiting Status
Regular viewing available
Address
岩手県西磐井郡平泉町平泉衣関202
