Xiyohira Kiyohara

Background

Xiyohira Kiyohara was born in 1056. He was the son of Tsunekiyo Watari, and the son-in-law of Takesada Kiyohara.

Career

Xiyohira Kiyohara is the founder of the Fujiwara family of Hiraizumi, Mutsu (northeastern part of Japan). He first sided with Hide-take Kimiko and Iehira in their war against Sanehira, but later changed over to Yoshne Minamoto and helped in destroying them. Xiyohira Kiyohara was appointed Mutsu Oryoshi (police officer to Imperial Court) and began living in style after the mode of a court noble. He introduced the culture of Kyoto to Hiraizumi and made it a great cultural center.

Achievements

• The Chusonji and Konjiki-D temples (remains of which can still be seen) were built by Xiyohira Kiyohara.