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.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
Before you go
Only facts we confirmed on official sources are shown. Anything else is marked “Not checked yet”.
- 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- Getting there
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- 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- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- 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/
Location
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- Crowd level
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- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
Visiting respectfully
- Local etiquetteEnquiries: 0191-34-7377.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official 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
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.hiraizumi-heritage.pref.iwate.jp/information/user-guide/Hours, closing days, fees, accessibility and cautions and rules read from the official site.
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://iwatetabi.jp/spots/70806/Description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.