Mōtsū-ji Garden - A representative work of Jōdo-style gardens... Gardens in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture. | Gardens... The amazing thing about Mōtsū-ji Temple is that its Jōdo-style garden from the Heian period remains in almost perfect condition, and its value is recognized by UNESCO World Heritage registration. It is doubly designated as a National Special Historic Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty, and is a valuable heritage that conveys the Buddhist culture of the Heian period to the present day. [Painting Dedication at Mōtsū-ji Temple] A dedication ceremony for paintings was held at Mōtsū-ji Temple... At the ceremony held in the main hall of Mōtsū-ji Temple, after the chanting of the Buddhist scriptures by Abbot Akihisa Fujisato, paintings were dedicated, and a certificate of appreciation was presented to Mr. Murata. The title of the dedicated painting is "Jyōkō (Mōtsū-ji Temple)." G0918