Zuiganji Temple

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Zuiganji Temple is a temple founded by the priest Jikaku Daishi in 828 that belongs to the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism headed by Myoushin-ji Temple. After the temple fell into decline during the mayhem of the warring states, the feudal lord Date Masamune began restoration work in 1604 and four full years later the hondo (main temple building) was renovated to conform to Momoyama-style architecture. At that time it was officially renamed as Matsushima-Seiryuzan-Zuigan-Enpuku-Zenji. Sights to see include the Kuri, the Zen kitchen where meals were prepared in the past. This so-called kitchen has been designated as a National Treasure for its beauty.

Spot details

Address: Miyagi Pref. Miyagigunmatsushimamachi Matsushima Chounai 91 Map
Area: Matsushima / Shiogama Area
Phone: 0223542023
Hours: [Mar.--Octo.] 8:30-16:30
[2/Nov.] 8:30-16:00
[1/Dec.] 8:30-15:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults700yen, Junior high school students400yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Miyagi Free Wi-Fi)
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 22, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available (Wheelchairs cannot enter the main hall)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available (not available in the main hall and treasure hall)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

庫裡側から本堂へ

Reviewed : 2021.11.13

瑞巌寺境内で国宝に指定されている建物の一つでした。有料拝観エリアに立ち、本堂の拝観には庫裡から内部に入るようになっていました。猶、たまたまなのでしょうが、参拝当日は仏前結婚式が執り行われるようで案内が設置され、観光客以外の参列者が本堂方向に集まっていました。