Zuihoden Mausoleum

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Zuihoden, the mausoleum of Date Masamune who died in 1636 at the age of 70, was built at his request. It consists of the main shrine, hall of worship, place of mercy, and Nirvana gate, conveying to the present the characteristics of luxurious and elegant Momoyama culture. Although it was designated as a National Treasure in 1937, it was destroyed by fire during the war in 1945. It was rebuilt in 1979, and large renovation works were carried out in 2001, and the beautiful colors were restored.

Spot details

Address: Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Otamayashita 23-2 Map
Area: Central Sendai City Area
Phone: 0222626250
Hours: [Feb.-Nov.]9:00-16:30(Latest entryHours)
[Dec.-Jan.]9:00-16:00(Latest entryHours)
Closed: 12/31
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General/University students] 570 yen
[High school student] 410 yen
[Elementary/Junior High School Students] 210 yen
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(SENDAIFreeWi-Fi)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (However, there are stairs, so viewing alone is not possible)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (Entry to the museum and Zuihoden main shrine is prohibited)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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12 days: Tokyo, Hokkaido, Aomori, Miyagi, Yamagata, Chiba

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Historical…

Reviewed : 2022.12.09

Interesting architectural structure surrounded by a peaceful green surroundings. Very serene when I was there and there wasn’t a lot of people as well. This was where the late Date Masamune was...
Beautiful

Reviewed : 2020.11.08

Not hard to walk from the city center.. beautiful temples and wooded landscapes. Small entrance fee and not a huge place, but I thought it was very nice.
Bright colored and unusual mausoleum in a forest setting

Reviewed : 2020.10.27

Walking distance from the city center, it was a nice side trip. Brightly colored almost to the point of excess, they are nonetheless interesting to see. Theyve clearly been rebuilt not all that long...