Entsū-in, Matsushima

Name: Entsū-in
Address: 67 Chonai Matsushima, Matsushima, 981-0213, Japan
Telephone: +81 22-354-3206

#2 among attractions in Matsushima

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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Entsū-in is a Buddhist temple located in the town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Belonging to the Myōshin-ji-branch of Rinzai Zen, it was founded in 1647 next to Zuigan-ji as the memorial temple for Date Mitsumune, the grandson of Date Masamune. The temple is noted for its rose gardens. The mausoleum of Date Mitsumune is decorated with Namban art motifs inspired by late Sengoku period contact with the West, and has been designated an Important Cultural Property. The temple also has a Japanese garden attributed to Kobori Enshū. ()

Local name: 円通院 Completed: 1647 (378 years ago)Coordinates: 38°22'15"N, 141°3'36"E

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67 Chonai MatsushimaMatsushima 981-0213 Japan

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+81 22-354-3206

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Nearby attractions include: Zuigan-ji, Kanrantei, Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park, Visit Matsushima.

~510 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple, Buddhist temple
Zuigan-ji, Matsushima
3 min walk • Seiryuzan Zuigan-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in located in the town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Belonging to the Myōshin-ji-branch of Rinzai Zen, it was founded in 828 during the Heian period by Jikaku Daishi.
~550 ftSE
Historical place, Architecture, Museum
Kanrantei, Matsushima
3 min walk • Kanrantei is the only building to survive from a mansion complex of the Date clan in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is said to have originated as a teahouse in Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Fushimi Castle, to have been moved to Edo by Date Masamune, and finally to have been brought to Matsushima by his son Date Tadamune.
1.2 miS
Park
Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park
32 min walk • Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park on the east coast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. First designated for protection in 1902, the park spans the municipalities of Higashimatsushima, Matsushima, Rifu, Shichigahama, and Shiogama.
0.8 miNE
38°22'49"N • 141°4'1"E
Visit Matsushima, Matsushima
20 min walk • City hall

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Entsū-in open?

Entsū-in is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Entsū-in?

Nearby attractions include Zuigan-ji, Matsushima (3 min walk), Kanrantei, Matsushima (3 min walk), Visit Matsushima, Matsushima (20 min walk).