📍Zuiganji Temple (Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture)

This Zen temple of the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect, representing Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views, is also known as the family temple of Date Masamune. Its majestic space blends the beauty of history and nature, with its Momoyama-style main hall, approach surrounded by cedar trees, and moss-covered caverns. Following major restorations in 2018, the temple once again shines with its former glory.

🗓 Visiting Hours
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (May vary depending on the season)
Closed: Second Wednesday of December and the following day, December 29th - 31st

🎫 Admission Fee
700 yen for adults / 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students

📫 Address: 91 Matsushimacho, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture
🚶 Approximately a 7-minute walk from Matsushima-Kaigan Station on the JR Senseki Line

💡 Recommended Points
A temple associated with Date Masamune, home to numerous national treasures and important cultural properties.
A mystical landscape created by the cedar-lined approach and caves.
The sliding door paintings and sculptures inside the main hall capture the essence of Momoyama culture. #SummerCampaign

Post by NAOMI アート建築めぐり | Aug 17, 2025