This is thought to be the former location of the sprawling Hiraizumi-kan, the palace complex and administrative center of the Oshu Fujiwara clan’s government. An enormous quantity of archeological finds here have helped illuminate life in Heian-period Japan (794-1185), especially for that of the ruling class.
(Designated a national historic site by the Japanese government)
VENUE DETAILS
- Address
- 108-1 Kararaku, Hiraizumi Town, Nishi Iwai-gun, Iwate
029-4102 岩手県西磐井郡平泉町平泉柳御所108-1 - Hours
- 24 hours
- Admission
- N/A
- Access 1
- 18 minutes via RunRun loop bus from Hiraizumi Station
- Access 2
- 10 minute walk from Hiraizumi Station
- Access 3
- 6 minutes via rental cycle from Hiraizumi Station
- Access 4
- 10 minute drive from Hiraizumi-Maesawa Interchange
