Zuigan-ji Temple
Zuiganji Temple, founded in 828, is the family temple of the Sengoku warlord Date Masamune. After the temple fell into decline during the Sengoku period, Masamune rebuilt it, and its architecture reflects a strong sense of aesthetic appreciation. The main hall and the kitchen, which are designated as national treasures, are must-see attractions. The main hall features stunning fusuma paintings and the beauty of the Bairō plum tree, which blooms beautifully in spring. Don't miss the ornate arabesque carvings in the kitchen. The Omori Gate, Middle Gate, and Taiko Fence are designated as important cultural properties. The cave ruins and the Hoshin Cave are also noteworthy.
At the Seiryūden, which serves as a treasure hall, you can view paintings and tea utensils associated with the Date clan, as well as the fusuma paintings from the main hall. Zuiganji is one of the pilgrimage sites along the Four Temple Corridor, along with Chusonji and Mōtsūji in Hiraizumi and Risshakuji in Yamagata. Adjacent to Entsuin, there are also restaurants and souvenir shops nearby. Additionally, the Godai Hall, built by Masamune, is worth a visit.
After enjoying the scenic Matsushima, a part of Japan's three landscapes, why not reflect on history at Zuiganji Temple, associated with Masamune?
At the Seiryūden, which serves as a treasure hall, you can view paintings and tea utensils associated with the Date clan, as well as the fusuma paintings from the main hall. Zuiganji is one of the pilgrimage sites along the Four Temple Corridor, along with Chusonji and Mōtsūji in Hiraizumi and Risshakuji in Yamagata. Adjacent to Entsuin, there are also restaurants and souvenir shops nearby. Additionally, the Godai Hall, built by Masamune, is worth a visit.
After enjoying the scenic Matsushima, a part of Japan's three landscapes, why not reflect on history at Zuiganji Temple, associated with Masamune?
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Zuigan-ji Temple
- Location
- 〒981-0213 91 Matsushima Town, Matsushima, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- 10-minute walk from Matsushima Kaigan Station on the JR Sengoku Line.
- Parking
- No parking available.
- Business Hours
- April to September: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
October and March: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
November and February: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
December to January: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
(*Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.) - Fees
- Adults: 700 yen / Elementary and middle school students: 400 yen
- Contact Information
- Phone Number： 022-354-2023
- Official Website
