Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondo Hall (Takkoku Seikoji Temple)

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This temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism is located in the Hiraizumi-cho area of Nishiwai County, Iwate Prefecture. This cascade temple worships Bishamonten, which is in the Bishamondo Hall, and is a nationally designated Historic Site. In addition, it is also famous for having a torii gate, which is rare in temples. Many tourists visit to enjoy the different scenery of every season.

Spot details

Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondo Hall (Takkoku Seikoji Temple)

Address: Iwate Pref. Nishiwaigunhiraizumichou Hiraizumi Kitazawa 16 Map
Area: Hiraizumi / Oshu / Ichinoseki Area
Phone: 0191464931
Hours: 8:00-17:00
[Winter] 8:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]500yen
[Junior high school student]200yen
[Up to elementary school student]Free
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available (Smoking space available outside the facility)
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (English brochure Available)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (1 car available for rental)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

Part of the religious tapestry of Hiraizumi

Reviewed : 2018.11.14

This temple does not take that long to visit with its main feature being the Buddha carved into the cliff face. Nevertheless it played an important role in the history of this area and has impressive...
A place you can rid your sorrows

Reviewed : 2018.08.14

The quiet serene feeling you get here is something astounding. Here you cannot harm animals (including insects), consume food, or have bad feelings/thoughts (according to the pamphlet). This is a...
Worth a visit only if you pass by

Reviewed : 2018.06.09

It is alright if you pass by but this is a reconstruction. There is nothing much left of the old one.