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A Temple Famous for the Glistening National Treasure “Konjikidō Golden Hall” and Lotuses.
Chuson-ji Temple, founded in 850 AD, owns over 3,000 national treasures and important cultural properties and is also registered as a World Heritage site.
This temple was built to transmit the powerful wish to comfort the spirits of those killed in the Tohoku War, no matter which side they were on.
There are many buildings on the temple’s grounds. However, even out of all of them, the Konjikidō Golden Hall holds particular beauty, with both the building and statues of Buddha within glittering gold. It is gaining much recognition as an exquisite work of art.
In addition, Buddha, who corrects people’s wrongdoings, is enshrined in the building Fudodo. The statue of Buddha in this hall may have a bit of a stern expression, but if you pray to it for things such as family safety, health, good grades, and safe travels, it is said that your wishes will be granted by divine favor.
There are also many other sights to see at Chuson-ji, such as the Main Hall, which has seen many events occur through the years, and the hill Tsukimizaka (Moon Viewing Slope) where two Japanese cedar trees that are over 300 years old still stand.
The "New Pavilion" protects the Konjikidō Golden Hall. The Konjikidō Golden Hall is inside this pavilion.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Multilingual support is available (PDFs are available on the official website)
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Do you have temple’s red ink stamps?
Yes.
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Is parking available?
There is a municipal parking lot.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
Some reviews are translated by AI.
Visiting this World Heritage temple and seeing so many precious artifacts was totally worth it!
There are lots of Buddha statues covered in gold leaf inside the Golden Hall, but unfortunately, photos aren’t allowed.
When you enter the Golden Hall, the whole building is covered in gold leaf. The statues of the Thousand-Armed Kannon, Medicine Buddha, and other national treasures are definitely worth seeing.
At the end of October, the autumn leaves are everywhere. The environment is peaceful, and it's a historical cultural heritage site.
One of the most famous ancient temples in Tohoku, and it's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The environment is peaceful, relaxing, and quiet. The famous Golden Hall is absolutely stunning and luxurious—definitely worth a visit.
