[2025 Matsushima Attraction] Travel Guide for Zuiganji Temple (Updated Mar)

When I went to Sendai, I took a day trip to Matsushima Coast. It's an itinerary that can be enjoyed in about 6 hours. Schedule🗓️ 10:00 Enjoy the scenery on a train journey ・It's a relatively long ride, so it's recommended to line up early. Ride section🚃Sendai Station to Matsushima Kaigan Station (about 40 minutes) Fare🚃420 yen 11:00 Speaking of Matsushima sightseeing, this is the place to go ・Zuiganji Temple, designated as a national treasure, is a must-see tourist spot when visiting Matsushima! The straight rows of cedar trees on the approach to the temple are also a must-see. Facility name: Zuiganji Temple Address: 9-1 Matsushimacho, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Access: 10 minutes on foot from JR Matsushima-kaigan Station on the Senseki Line Admission fee: 700 yen for adults / 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students Opening hours: Varies by season *Last admission 30 minutes before closing 12:00 Enjoy popular Matsushima gourmet ・Local gourmet is a must-try when traveling This time, we had Matsushima's local gourmet "conger eel bowl". The fluffy conger eel placed on top of shredded egg was delicious. We also had fried oysters, a winter specialty. Facility name: Santori Chaya Address: 24-1 Senzui, Matsushima, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Business hours: Lunch: 11:30-15:00 Dinner: 17:00-21:00 (last orders 20:00) Access: 10-minute walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station on the Senseki Line Closed: Tuesday (dinner) and Wednesday Reference budget: approx. 3,000 yen 13:30 Enjoy sightseeing in Matsushima - Matsushima has many restaurants and souvenir shops where you can eat while walking around. Among them, Fukuura Island on the east side of Matsushima Coast is a recommended spot where you can see Matsushima from a high vantage point. The vermilion-painted Fukuura Bridge, 252 meters long and commonly known as the "Encounter Bridge," was also very atmospheric and lovely. Facility name: Fukuura Bridge Address: 39-1 Senzui, Matsushima, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Business hours: 8:30-17:00 (8:30-16:30 from November to February) Closed days: Open everyday Price: 200 yen for adults (junior high school students and above), 100 yen for children (elementary and junior high school students) 14:30 Is the doneness the key to deliciousness? Enjoy the experience of hand-baking sasa kamaboko ・This is the only place in the Matsushima Godaido area where you can experience hand-baking! You can easily experience it without making a reservation. It only takes about 10 minutes, so please enjoy it! (Reservation required for handmade kamaboko) Name of facility: Matsushima Kamaboko Honpo Address: 120 Matsushimacho, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Business hours: 9:30-17:00 Closed days: None Reference budget: 300 yen Access: 9 minutes walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station on the Senseki Line 15:00 Eat winter gourmet food ・There were many shops in the Matsushima Kaigan area where you can enjoy the winter delicacy of oysters. They also offer oysters that are grilled on the spot and other arranged dishes. This time, we enjoyed grilled oysters. #Domestic travel strategy #Matsushima Kaigan #Solo trip #Girls trip #Miyagi sightseeing #Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan #Domestic travel #japan #Day trip

Zuiganji Temple, built by Date Masamune, is the foremost Zen temple in Oshu, located in the Matsushima area, one of Japan's three most scenic spots. Its official name is 'Matsushima Seiryu-zan Zuigan Enpuku Zenji.' The temple is easily accessible from the JR station, taking about 10 minutes on foot. The approach to the temple is lined with a straight row of cedar trees, which are a symbol of the temple. Although about 300 cedars were cut down due to salt damage from the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, the current appearance is still very beautiful. Photography is prohibited inside the temple. You can enjoy the precious interior. ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility Name📍Zuiganji Temple Address📍91 Matsushima Town, Matsushima Town, Miyagi District, Miyagi Prefecture Access📍10-minute walk from JR Senseki Line Matsushima Kaigan Station Admission Fee📍Adults 700 yen / Elementary and Junior High School Students 400 yen Business Hours📍*Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time April to September 8:30-17:00 October & March 8:30-16:30 November & February 8:30-16:00 December to January 8:30-15:30 ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧

#2024 TRAVEL REVIEW #松岛 #日本 Matsushima Godaido is located in Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is a temple rich in historical and cultural value. It was built in 807 and the existing one was rebuilt in 1604 during the reign of Date Masamune. 🌿 Surrounding Songdao Bay, there are not only magnificent buildings but also excellent natural scenery. 🌟 Reasons for recommendation: Beautiful scenery: Wudatang is built on a small island, overlooking Songdao Bay. Whether it is sunrise or sunset, it is intoxicating. Long history: As a temple with many years of history, it carries a rich cultural background and religious atmosphere. Visitors can not only feel the beauty of nature, but also appreciate the profound historical heritage. In summary, Songdao Five Halls is a travel experience that combines nature, history and soul, and is worthy of every traveler. 🛶 transportation: Take the Sengoku Line from Sendai to Matsushima Kaigan Station and walk along the coastline for 10 minutes to reach the red bridge at the entrance to Godaido.

Zuiganji Temple → 91 Matsushimacho, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture [Event period] Friday, November 1, 2024 to Sunday, November 24, 2024 [Visiting hours] 17:00-21:00 (ticket sales end at 20:30) [Price] 1200 yen for adults, free for junior high school students and younger

I went on a weekend trip with a friend to see the temples in Matsushima lit up during the autumn foliage season. The lights were moved according to the progression of the leaves, so the lights lit up the leaves nicely, creating a fantastic landscape that was different from daytime. When I strolled around the temple with the lanterns I was given, I felt like I had wandered into a different world. Photography is usually prohibited inside the temple, but it was OK during the illuminations, so I took a lot of photos there too lol It's close to the sea, so be sure to dress warmly when you go! #0yentravelnovember #matsushima #miyagiprefecture #lightup #matsushimatourism #autumntrip2024 #domestictravel

Zuiganji Temple, officially named 'Matsushima Seiryu-zan Zuigan Enpuku Zenji,' is a Zen Buddhist temple currently affiliated with the Myoshinji branch of the Rinzai sect. After the Battle of Sekigahara, Date Masamune, who established his government in Sendai, actively promoted the construction of shrines and temples to serve as spiritual anchors for his people, alongside the construction of Sendai Castle. Among these efforts, he particularly focused on the restoration of Enpukuji Temple, which had declined during the Sengoku period. Masamune himself laid out the plans for the project, sourcing materials from Kumano in Kishu, which had been regarded as a 'land of paradise' since the Heian period, and inviting 130 master craftsmen from the Kinai region. His dedication to the project is evident. Due to its significance as a rare example of Momoyama art, the main hall (including the attached Onari Genkan) was designated a National Treasure in 1953, and the corridor connecting the kuri (priest's quarters) and the main hall was designated a National Treasure in 1959.

Zuiganji Temple 91 Matsushimacho, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Admission fee: 700 yen for adults, 400 yen for children As expected of a national treasure, the atmosphere is indescribable and overwhelming. You can't take photos inside, so please see it for yourself. It was very beautiful, with many gold-filled structures. The Seiryu-den treasure house also houses approximately 30,000 items, including the sliding screen paintings in the main hall, which are designated as important cultural properties of the country, portraits of the successive feudal lords of the Date clan, calligraphy, and tea bowls. You can see a life-size statue of Date Masamune. #aug_trip #TohokuTrip #MiyagiPrefecture #Temple #TempleTour

#temple 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 #100WAYS TO TRAVEL #OVERSEAS TRAVEL #日本北东 #sendai #松岛