We’ll introduce the spectacular scenery of the autumn foliage and Chrysanthemum Festival at the World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi’s Chuson-ji Temple.
A festival where you can enjoy beautiful scenery in autumn. We’ll also cover access and parking information.
The Chrysanthemum Festival at the World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi’s Chuson-ji Temple
Chuson-ji’s Chrysanthemum Festival is held every year.
During the festival period, rows of chrysanthemums line up, coloring the temple grounds.
Chrysanthemums of various colors and shapes.
Looking at each one, you can see the individuality in how the flowers open and take on color.
Large chrysanthemum blooms and bonsai-style chrysanthemums, carefully raised by chrysanthemum enthusiasts from around the prefecture, are on display.
Prizes are apparently awarded for outstanding entries.
A Famous Spot for Autumn Foliage! An Autumn Visit to the World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi’s Chuson-ji Temple
Chuson-ji’s autumn foliage typically reaches its best in early November.
Above all, we recommend the “Kōyō Ginga” (Autumn Leaves Galaxy) illumination, lit up from 4:00 PM!
Please be sure to check this out ⇒ Recommended! Chuson-ji’s Koyo Ginga
Autumn leaves illuminated in the darkness appear even more vivid.
For Your Ichinoseki–Hiraizumi Sightseeing! Chuson-ji Autumn Information
【Visiting Chuson-ji】
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (until 6:00 PM during the illumination period)
【Chrysanthemum Festival】
Every year, October 20 – November 15
【Autumn Foliage Illumination】
Dates: Wednesday, October 30 – Saturday, November 15, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
【Best Time to View Autumn Leaves】
It varies by year, but typically from late October to mid-November.
It seems to peak in early November.
If You’re Staying at BELLINO HOTEL ICHINOSEKI, Go See Chuson-ji’s Autumn Foliage!
◆Access by Car
The Chuson-ji parking lot is about a 15-minute drive from BELLINO HOTEL ICHINOSEKI.
◆Access by Bus
Iwate Kenko Bus, National Route South Line: “Ichinoseki Station” → “Chuson-ji-mae,” about 25 minutes
◆Access by Train
JR Tohoku Main Line: “Ichinoseki Station” → “Hiraizumi Station,” about 8 minutes
Hiraizumi Town Loop Bus “Run Run”: “Hiraizumi Station” → “Chuson-ji-mae,” about 10 minutes
《Recommended Nearby Sightseeing Spots》
★Honedera-mura Manor Ruins — about a 20-minute drive from Chuson-ji
★Autumn at the Kubokawa Ihatov World — about a 20-minute drive from Chuson-ji
