pure land garden
The Pure Land Garden in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, is a serene representation of the Buddhist vision of paradise. This historical site, part of the World Heritage-listed temples in Hiraizumi, includes the magnificent Mōtsūji Temple, known for its Heian-period Pure Land Buddhist garden. Visitors can immerse themselves in tranquility and beauty, reflecting on a time when the Ōshū Fujiwara clan aspired to create a Buddhist Pure Land paradise on Earth.