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Zuiganji Temple 瑞巌寺

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 1 post since 2009

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Visiting Zuiganji Temple today

  • What it is: The Date family temple, rebuilt by Date Masamune and finished in 1609. The main hall and kitchen quarters are National Treasures, and the cedar-lined approach passes old meditation caves carved into the cliffs. Godaido, a small hall on an islet reached by short red bridges, is a short walk away.
  • Getting there: About 10 minutes' walk from JR Matsushima-Kaigan Station. There is no parking at the temple.
  • Hours: Roughly 8:30 to between 15:30 and 17:00, depending on the month, with the latest closing April–September.
  • Admission: ¥700 adults, ¥400 elementary and junior high school students.
  • Tip: In 2026 there are autumn night visits from 30 October to 23 November, 17:00–21:00 (¥1,300 at the gate, ¥1,200 online).
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Autumn night visits, 30 Oct–23 Nov 2026

Checked against: Zuigan-ji Temple – Tokyo Weekender · NAKED Autumn Night Visit at Zuiganji 2026 – Have a Good Holiday. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Zuiganji Temple on Shibuya246

Photos and stories from our visits, as they were written at the time.

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Zuiganji and the Matsushima Shore

In April 2009 I was in Sendai and took the train out to Matsushima. I posted some photos of the bay at the time. These are the rest, from walking along…