Mohtsuji Temple & maples
58 Hiraizumi Aza Ohsawa, Hiraizumi-cho Nishiiwai-gun Iwate Pref.
I visited Mohtsuji Garden famous as its Johdo garden on Sep. 22, 2007.
Let's see a diagram of a restoration of the temple layout.
Left : Main Gate to the precinct, Right : Explanation on Dejima Iwagumi (Stones arrangement)
Going into the garden, you will find Dejima Iwagumi, symbolizing Mohtsuji Garden, at first.
Dejima Iwagumi (Stones Arrangement on the headland) & A Stone standing slantingly in the pond
UL : Tsukiyama hill, Suhama shore & Boat, UR : Bush clover & maples at trace of Kondoh (Main house)
LL : Lanterns & maples, LR : Belfry & maples & Lantern
Maples & Yari-mizu (curved stream for classic banquet of Kyokusui)
Mohtsuji garden has a carefree and open space, relaxing us very much. Yari-mizu of this garden makes us feel clear & tasteful. There are many maples everywhere in this garden, you will enjoy their autumn colors.