Hiraizumi Shinrin-yoku

Japanese Heritage Site Chusonji Temple

Chusonji Temple

Japanese Heritage Sites Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

Japanese Heritage Sites Thatched roof

Thatched roof

Japanese Heritage Sites Hiraizumi Townscape

Hiraizumi Townscape

Japanese Heritage Sites Hiraizumi Station

Hiraizumi Station

Hiraizumi Forest Bathing

The entrance to the approach to the World Heritage Site, Chusonji Temple, is about a 20-minute walk from Hiraizumi Station. You can also access it by bus from Hiraizumi Station.

From the entrance to the shrine, you climb about 700m through the huge cedar trees that are hundreds of years old, known as Tsukimizaka. The shady cedar forest is a popular spot for quiet forest bathing.

Along the approach to the temple, there are many temples scattered around, including the Benkei Hall, Jizo Hall, Yakushi Hall, Main Hall, Fudo Hall, Mine Yakushi Hall, Amida Hall, Benzaiten Hall, and Konjiki Hall. There is also an observation deck and a tea shop with a sign advertising matcha.

The path to the shrine is through the forest, giving you a natural feel, making it the perfect spot for a journey of self-reflection.

japan Heritage Sites

japan Heritage Sites

japan Heritage Sites

Japanese garden light up
Japanese garden light up
Japanese garden light up
Chusonji Temple Hakusan Shrine
Chusonji Temple Shakado
Chusonji Temple Benzaitendo
Chusonji Temple Old Bell Tower
Chusonji Temple Mine Dainichido
Chusonji Temple Mine Yakushido
Chusonji Temple Fudo do
Chusonji Temple Main Hall
Chusonji Temple Kannondo
Yakushido of Chusonji Temple
Jizodo of Chusonji Temple
Yakushido Do of Chusonji Temple
Chusonji Temple East Lookout
Chusonji Temple Benkei Do
Approach to Chusonji Temple
Hiraizumi Station
Green in center is Emperor Nintoku's tomb & Daisen Park
Sakai Folk Museum Sales Corner
Sakai Folk Museum
Sakai Folk Museum Knife Display
Sakai Folk Museum Knife Display
Sakai Folk Museum Knife Display
Sakai Folk Museum Knife Display
Sakai Folk Museum Knife Display
Sakai Folk Museum Knife Display
Sakai Folk Museum Knife Display
Sakai Folk Museum
Sakai Folk Museum
A shuttle bus wrapped in a historical motif
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden
Daisen Park
Daisen Park
Daisen Park Japanese Tea House
Daisen Park Japanese Tea House
Daisen Park Japanese Tea House
Daisen Park Japanese Tea House
Daisen Park Japanese Tea House
Daisen Park Japanese Tea House
Daisen Park Japanese Tea House
Daisen Park Japanese Tea House
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Gunsmith House
Hankai Tram Takasu Jinja-mae Station
The remains of Sen no Rikyu's residence
The remains of Sen no Rikyu's residence
The remains of Sen no Rikyu's residence
Rikyu no Mori
Rikyu no Mori
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Sakai City Hall Observation Floor
Emperor Nintoku's Tomb From Mikunigaoka Station
Emperor Nintoku's Tomb
Emperor Nintoku's Tomb
Mozu Tombs Visitor Center
Mozu Tombs Visitor Center
Nara Yoshino shimosenbon
Nara Yoshino Heritage Japan
Nara Yoshino shimosenbon
Nara Yoshino sakura
Nara Yoshino sakura
Nara Yoshino Heritage Japan
Nara Yoshino sakura
Nara Yoshino cherry blossoms
Nara Yoshino Sakura
Nara Yoshino Heritage Japan
Nara Yoshino Sakura
Nara Yoshino cherry blossoms
Nara Yoshino Heritage Japan
Nara Yoshino cherry blossoms
Nara Yoshino Heritage Japan
Nara Yoshino cherry blossoms
Osaka sumiyoshi taisya
Osaka sumiyoshi taisya
Osaka sumiyoshi taisya
Osaka Yamanakadani Sakura
Osaka Yamanakadani Sakura
Osaka Yamanakadani Sakura
Yamanakadani Jifukuji Sakura
Yamanakadani Jifukuji Sakura
Yamanakadani Jifukuji Sakura
Yamanakadani Jifukuji Sakura
Osaka Yamanakadani Sakura
Wakayama Castle Sakura
Wakayama Castle Sakura
Wakayama Kimiidera
Wakayama Kimiidera
Wakayama Kimiidera
Wakayama dojouji cherry blossoms
Wakayama dojouji cherry blossoms
Wakayama dojouji temple

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