Hiraizumi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Nishiiwai district, Iwate prefecture, Japan
About Hiraizumi
During the reign of the Fujiwaras (866-1184), Hiraizumi was said to rivalKyotoin grandeur and sophistication, but now all that remains are the temples of Chusonji and Motsuji, both of which are mostly in ruins at that. Famed haiku poet Matsuo Basho penned the famoushaikuquoted above, with the end result that now Basho is quite possibly more idolized in Hiraizumi than anywhere else, and you can't throw a rock in Hiraizumi without hitting a Basho statue, a Basho monument, an inscribed copy of a Basho haiku or at the very least a coffee shop waving its "As mentioned inNarrow Road to the Deep North!" banners. The local tourist association has amultilingual guide site.
Top Attractions in Hiraizumi
Explore the best things to see and do in Hiraizumi:
- ★Chūson-ji Temple
- ★Kanjizaiō-in Ato
- ★Mōtsu-ji Temple
- ★Mount Kinkeisan
- ★Muryōkō-in Ato
- ★Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamon-dō
- ★Yanaginogosho Iseki
- ★Yanaginogosho Museum
Where to Eat in Hiraizumi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kanzan-tei
- 🍴Ryoei Sushi
Where to Stay in Hiraizumi
- 🏨Minpaku Hiraizumi
Hiraizumi Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: