Exploring Japanese Landmarks in Nishiki-e and Photographs

Chuson-ji Temple

Chuson-ji Temple is a Tendai sect temple located in Hiraizumi, Iwate. It is said to have been founded in 850 by Ennin of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mt. Hiei. Later, in the early 12th century, Fujiwara no Kiyohira constructed a large-scale hall and pagoda. In 2011, it was registered as a World Heritage site as part of "Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land". Konjikido is a National Treasure.