Kanjizaiō-in, Buddhist temple ruins in Hiraizumi, Japan
The archaeological site contains a restored Jodo garden centered around Maizurugaike Pond, positioned in front of the former Amidado structures.
The temple was established by the wife of Fujiwara no Motohira, the second lord of the Oshu-Fujiwara clan, and fell into ruins during the Kamakura period.
The garden layout incorporates traditional Japanese design principles with a large pond, connecting bridges, and natural stone arrangements reflecting Buddhist Pure Land concepts.
Archaeological excavations between 1973 and 1976 uncovered foundation pillars of multiple buildings, though no original structures remain standing at the site.
Water once flowed into the square Maizurugaike Pond through large river stones, following specifications from the Heian period gardening manual Sakuteiki.
Location: Nishiiwai County
GPS coordinates: 38.98811,141.11025
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01
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