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Hiraizumi, Iwate / 岩手県立平泉世界遺産ガイダンスセンター

Hiraizumi World Heritage Guidance Center

The prefectural centre, opened on November 20, 2021, that explains the value of Hiraizumi's World Heritage sites, with a corner on the Yanagi-no-Gosho site, thought to be the Oshu Fujiwara government office.

Location

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Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

Reports open in Phase 2

Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Has closing days (see below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

April-October 9:00-17:00; November-March 9:00-16:30 (last entry 30 min before closing).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Closed 29 Dec-3 Jan; check the official notices for other closures.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Adults 320 yen, students 150 yen (show student ID), high school and under free. Visitors with a disability certificate and their carers are free.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

There are 2 parking spaces for wheelchair users (general parking not checked on the official page).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Accessibility

Wheelchairs (4), walking-aid carts (2) and pushchairs (2) are lent free at reception. Multipurpose toilet with ostomy facilities, nursing room and writing board. Guide, service and hearing dogs are welcome.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Hiraizumi, Iwate (Japanese address: 岩手県西磐井郡平泉町平泉伽羅楽108-1)

Official site: https://iwatetabi.jp/spots/70806/

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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteEnquiries: 0191-34-7377.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
  • Local etiquetteFree audio guides at reception (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean). Free lockers.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • RulesNo smoking, eating or drinking inside. Follow staff instructions on photography; commercial use of your photos is prohibited.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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