[Tohoku] I went! 150th anniversary of railway opening! Travel with JR East Pass. Day 2 Part 1

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[Tohoku] I went! 150th anniversary of railway opening! Travel with JR East Pass. This is a continuation of the second part of Day 1. This is the second day of my JR East Pass trip. Thanks to the clean sheets, the fatigue from yesterday's trip has gone away, so I'm going to do my best again today! The destination is a trip with a stopover on the way back to Sendai! On the second day, we will return to Sendai while sightseeing. The destination is Iwate, which I was only able to visit for a short time yesterday. It's 10am, so let's head over. First, take the Akita Shinkansen to Morioka Station and board Akita Shinkansen Komachi No. 18 at 10:07 a.m., heading for Morioka. Yesterday I headed to Akita using the Tazawako Line and Ou Main Line, but today...

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In the first part of the second day, we arrived at Hiraizumi from Akita via Morioka and Ichinoseki, and ate Wanko Soba at ``Izumikyoan'' in the Chusonji municipal parking lot.

After dinner, we will head to the World Heritage Sites of Chuson-ji and Motsu-ji. The JR East Free Pass is valid for 3 days, but this time it will be a 1 night and 2 day trip.

The journey is finally coming to an end. Everyone please!

And before that,

Why is “Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage” a World Heritage Site in the first place?

I think there are quite a few people who think so.

This is a quote from the “Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Bookmark”, but to explain:

``The expression of an ideal world in Hiraizumi is said to be unparalleled, and the temples and gardens were an attempt to create an ideal world in this world, and were developed uniquely in Japan while receiving influences from overseas. Even within Buddhism, a variety of temples and gardens built based on the Pure Land philosophy remain well preserved.

That is the biggest reason.

To be registered as a World Heritage Site, a property must have "outstanding universal value."

To prove that,

① Must meet at least one of the 10 value criteria set forth by the World Heritage Committee

② Satisfy truthfulness and completeness

③Effective preservation management system

must be shown to be in place.

Among them, Hiraizumi was recognized for ⅱ and ⅵ of the ``10 value standards'' in ①.

[Exchange of ideas and culture seen in Hiraizumi]

Criterion ii: Represents an exchange of values ​​over a period of time or within a cultural area that has had an important influence on the development of architecture, science and technology, monuments, urban planning, and landscape architecture.

[Reflection of Hiraizumi's thought passed down to today]

Criterion ⅳ: There is a direct or substantial connection with an event, living tradition, idea, belief, work of art, or literary work of outstanding universal significance.

the World Heritage List on June 29, 2011 , and by deepening understanding among prefectural residents and a wide range of people in Japan and abroad, and through appropriate preservation, we hope to pass it on to future generations. I decided to go.

Climb up Tsukimi-zaka and aim for the world heritage site, Chuson-ji Temple

The path from the entrance to Chusonji Temple to the Tsukimizaka entrance to the main hall of Chusonji Temple is a continuous uphill climb, approximately 700 meters long, and takes approximately 11 minutes on foot.

On the way to Tsukimi-zaka, there are Hachiman-do, Benkeido, Jizo-in, and Kannon-do.

Hachimando, the first temple you will see when climbing Tsukimi-zaka, was founded in 1057, and was built in the precincts of Chuson-ji Temple by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi, who was Mutsu no kami at that time, and his son Yoshiie, in order to avenge the Abe clan, the leader of the prisoners. It is said that it began with prayers for victory at Tsukimizaka.

Is it about 100m from Hachimando? As you go up the hill, there is an observation deck on the right side of the hill that overlooks the Kitakami Plain.

The Kitakami Plain, also known as the Kitakami Basin, is a long and narrow lowland extending from Morioka City to Oshu City, sandwiched between the Ou Mountains to the west and the Kitakami Highlands to the east, measuring 90 kilometers from north to south and 10 to 20 kilometers wide from east to west. It refers to a basin in the Kitakami River basin.

Benkeido is located across from Higashimonomidai.

Benkeido, whose principal image is Katsugun Jizo Bodhisattva

During the Heian period, Benkeido enshrined Katsugun Jizo Bosatsu, the god of fire protection for the protection of the five directions, as its principal image, and was known as Atagogu Shrine, but was later rebuilt in 1826, with Lord Yoshitsune and Benkei standing alongside. It is said that a wooden statue of Mr.

The statue of Benkei that is currently enshrined depicts Yoshitsune, who fought bravely until the end for his lord, stranded in Kinugawa.

After passing Benkei-do, passing Jizo-do, Yakushi-do, and Kannon-do, and climbing Tsukimi-zaka, you will see the main gate of Chusonji's main hall on your right.

Ilsan Temple, Chuson Temple

Chusonji is a general term for the entire mountain that was founded in the 3rd year of the Kasho era by the high monk Jikaku Daishi Ennin of Mt. Hiei. say.

The main hall of Chusonji Temple is the central building of Ilsan Temple, which is made up of 17 branch temples within the mountain, and was rebuilt in 1909.

Most of the memorial services, rituals, and festivals held at Chusonji are held in this main hall.

It's been about 10 years since I visited Chusonji Main Hall. Maybe even earlier.

I remember climbing Tsukimi-zaka, but when I visited the main hall of Chuson-ji Temple, it felt like I was trying to match my past memories to myself.

We will tour the main hall of Chuson-ji Temple and proceed deeper into the mountains of Chuson-ji Temple.

Chusonji Sankozo

Sankozo was originally opened in 1955 Chusonji and Yamauchi temples, but the current Sankozo was rebuilt in 2000.

The name Sankozo means to praise the achievements of the Kiyohira , Motohira , and Hidehira , contains the grave goods of the Oshu Fujiwara clan.

Photography is prohibited inside the building, so I won't post any photos, but once inside you'll see three Jōrokubutsu statues ("Yakushi Nyorai Seated Statue (Yakushi)", "Amida Nyorai Seated Statue", "Yakushi Nyorai Seated Statue (Mine Yakushi)". )") is enshrined here, and you will be overwhelmed at the entrance.

There are also other works such as Golden Guangming, the Most Winning King's Scripture, the Treasure Pagoda Mandala, the Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva, etc.

Since it is also a museum, there is an admission fee (shared ticket with Konjikido), but we highly recommend stopping by when you visit.

INFORMATION

• Name: Chusonji Sankozo
• Address: 202 Hiraizumi Kinoseki, Hiraizumi-cho, Nishiiwai-gun, Iwate 029-4102
• Admission fee: Adults 800 yen/High school students 500 yen/Junior high school students 300 yen/Elementary school students 200 yen (all tickets are shared with Konjikido)
• Closed: No holidays
• Visiting hours: March 1st - November 3rd 08:30 - 17:00 / November 4th - February 28th 08:30 - 16:30

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Founding ruins “Konjikido”

Konjiki-do was built in 1124 by the first Lord Kiyohira of the Oshu Fujiwara clan.

As with Sankozo, photography inside the building is prohibited, so this photo is only of the exterior, but it is one of the most elaborately designed temples and pagodas in Chusonji, and it specifically expresses the state of the Pure Land of Paradise. It has been.

The interior of the Konjikido Hall, which is said to be ``all gold'' with gold leaf stamped inside and outside, is decorated with mother-of-pearl work using luminous shells brought from the far South Seas across the Silk Road, as well as ivory and jewels. It is being

The Amida Nyorai at the center of the Shumidan is flanked by the Bodhisattva Kannon, six Jizo Bodhisattvas, Jikokuten, and Zochoten, making this a unique Buddhist statue composition.

The bodies of the first Duke Kiyohira, who built Chuson-ji, the second Motohira, who built Motsu-ji, the third Hidehira, who invited Minamoto no Yoshitsune to Oshu, and the fourth Yasuhira, were buried in golden coffins. It is still enshrined in the Shumidan altar decorated with peacocks.

This is a quote from the Chusonji official website.

At the end of the Heian period, which is also known as the ripening period of Buddhist art, Prince Kiyohira, who lost his family in two major battles in the Tohoku region and later ruled the Tohoku region, commemorated all the people who died in the battles and the deceased. The hall and pagoda of Chuson-ji Temple, which was built to guide the souls of all living things that died in the land to the Pure Land and bring peace to this region, still conveys the glory of ancient times.

Yes, this Golden Hall is a temple and pagoda built by Kiyohira, the ruler of the Tohoku region during the period when Buddhist art was in its infancy.

The Golden Hall is the only remaining structure in Chuson-ji Temple that has survived many fires, but it remains as it was when it was first built.

INFORMATION

• Name: Chusonji Konjikido
• Address: 202 Hiraizumi Kinoseki, Hiraizumi-cho, Nishiiwai-gun, Iwate 029-4102
• Admission fee: Adults 800 yen / High school students 500 yen / Junior high school students 300 yen / Elementary school students 200 yen (all tickets are shared with Sankozo)
• Closed: No holidays
• Visiting hours: March 1st - November 3rd 08:30 - 17:00 / November 4th - February 28th 08:30 - 16:30

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There are other things at Chuson-ji Temple.

• Mineyakushido Hall: The Yakushi Nyorai of Joroku, which is enshrined in Sankozo, was originally the principal image of this hall.
• Sutra collection: The principal image of the horseman Manjusri Bodhisattva (important cultural property) and all the sutras in gold letters on navy blue paper (national treasure) stored in the sutra shelves on three sides were moved to the treasure house ``Sankozo'', where the new horseman Manjushri Bodhisattva was enshrined. There is.
• Former Obidodo: Old records also refer to it as ``Sayado.'' Writers and artists such as Matsuo Basho, as well as historical figures such as Date Masamune and Emperor Meiji, entered this dimly lit hall to worship at the Golden Hall. I am. It was originally located elsewhere within Chuson-ji Temple, but was moved to its current location during the demolition and repair of Konjiki-do Hall (major repair in the Showa era).
• Shakado: Rebuilt in 1719, the principal image is Shaka Sanzon, and on the 6th day of the New Year, many monks from Chuson-ji Temple hold a New Year's memorial service.
• Benzaiten Hall: The principal image of Benzaiten 15 Doji was donated in 1705 by Senhime, the legal wife of Date Tsunamura, the lord of the Sendai domain, and the hall was erected in 1716.
• Noh Theater: This Noh stage was rebuilt by the Date clan in the 6th year of the Kaei period, and is now a Noh stage of an authentic and authentic scale and style, and it is still held every year on May 4th and 5th. and Shinto rituals are performed by the monks of Chusonji Ilzan.

There are many temples, storehouses, and Noh stages.

After having lunch and taking a leisurely stroll around Chuson-ji, it was already past 4pm, so I decided to get off Chuson-ji as I wanted to go to Motsu-ji and the Kanjizaio-in ruins.

Since the story is long, I will talk about Motsuji Temple and Kanjizaioin ruins in the second part 2

Summary of today's transportation expenses for the first day (compared to normal fare)

This is a summary of transportation and fares for the second day.

Depart from Akita Station, Morioka Station, Ichinoseki Station, then Hiraizumi Station, and finally, check out the summary fare list!

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