Zuihoden 瑞鳳殿

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Zuihoden today

  • What it is: The ornate black-and-gold mausoleum of Date Masamune, founder of Sendai, rebuilt after wartime bombing in a cedar forest.
  • Getting there: From Sendai Station, Loople Sendai bus about 15 minutes to Zuihoden-mae; or 15–20 minutes' walk from Omachi Nishi-koen (Tozai Line).
  • Hours: 9:00–16:50 (Feb–Nov), 9:00–16:20 (Dec–Jan); last entry 20 minutes before. Closed 31 December.
  • Admission: ¥570 adults; ¥410 high school; ¥210 elementary/junior high.
  • Tip: The Loople bus is one-way, so return from the Otamayabashi/Zuihoden-mae stop on a regular city bus.
Best timeGood any time of yearGood any time; cedar forest is cool in summer.

Checked against: Zuihoden – Facility Information (official). Check opening times and prices before you go.

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