Hiraizumi (平泉町; -chou) is a town located in Nishiiwai District, Iwate, Japan.

During the Heian era, Hiraizumi was the northern capital of the ruling Fujiwara clan and is said to have rivalled Kyoto in splendor and sophistication.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,811 and a density of 139.00 persons per km². The total area is 63.39 km².

External link

• Wikitravel: Hiraizumi