Godaido Temple

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As a symbol of Matsushima, Godaido Temple is a Buddhist temple that was designated as an Important Cultural Property. It belongs to the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism headed by Myoushin-ji Temple and to which Zuiganji Temple also belongs. The temple takes its name Godaido because it houses images of the Five Wisdom Kings of Japanese Buddhism (Acala, Kundali, Trilokavijaya, Vajrayaksa, and Yamantaka). The images of the five great wisdom kings created in the middle of the Heian period are normally withheld from public view but are revealed once every 33 years.

Spot details

Address: Miyagi Pref. Miyagigunmatsushimamachi Matsushima Chounai Map
Area: Matsushima / Shiogama Area
Phone: 0223542023
Hours: 8:00-Sunset
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 22, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Not possible (to cross the bridge)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

Easy Access to a Small Temple Hall

Reviewed : 2022.11.22

Godaido Hall stands just northeast of the pier and is worth stopping by. A lovely (if somewhat precarious as the handrails are rotting away) bridge connects the small island to the shore. The hall...
quick and easy access

Reviewed : 2020.02.09

great spot to stop and take some pictures while youre in matsushima. we came off the ferry and went straight to it.. theres some great shopping across the street and around the area too. dont...
SMALL ISLAND WITH TEMPLE - HARD TO MISS

Reviewed : 2019.10.31

If in Matsushima this is in the center of town connected by two bright red bridges, it is easy to get to and free so it is usually crowded. Still do it.