[Northeast Japan] Matsushima Zuiganji Temple: The solemn thirty-three Avalokitesvara statues

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Matsushima, located in Sendai, northeastern Japan, is known as one of the three scenic spots in Japan. In addition to the beautiful scenery, Songdao also has a temple with a long history - Zuiganji Temple. As the Bodhi Temple of the famous Japanese general Date Masamune during the Warring States Period, Zuigenji Temple not only has a profound historical heritage, but also exudes the strong aesthetics of Date Masamune.

Zuiyan Temple was built in 828 and has gone through the turmoil of the Warring States Period. Set against the backdrop of towering trees, it looks particularly quiet and a little Zen-like. In addition to the eel graves, there are also thirty-three statues of Guanyin from the Western Kingdom outside the cave in the outer garden of the temple, adding a solemn atmosphere to the temple.

📸Attraction: Zuiganji Temple
📍Address: 91 Matsushima-cho, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture
💰Fee: 700 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students
🚝Access: 5 minutes walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station on the Sengoku Line

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Post by Cw_life | Aug 15, 2024