中尊寺
alternative words: Chuson temple, Chuson ji, Chusonji, Hiraizumi temple
keywords:
temple
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tohoku
related topics:
Iwate prefecture
related web sites:
http://www.chusonji.or.jp
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http://www.town.hiraizumi.iwate.jp
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http://www.mars.dti.ne.jp/~frst/JAiwate-m5.html
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http://202.214.108.90/iwate21/cgi/index.php3
explanation: Located in the south of Iwate prefecture at Hiraizumi, Chusonji had been a gorgeous Buddhist temple patronized by Oshu Fujiwara family in 12th century. Once Oshu Fujiwara eliminated by Minamoto no Yoritomo, Chusonji declined and most of the buildings were burned out in 1337 excepting for Konjikido (Golden colored hall) who still keeps 3 mummies of Fujiwara. Covered with gold leaves, ivory and rare shells, you can imagine the greatness of the old times.
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