Entsuin Temple
Entsuin Temple features the mausoleum of the grandson of samurai ruler Date Masamune, who died mysteriously at age 19. It features beautiful moss gardens as well as a rock garden which represents the islands of Matsushima Bay.
The mausoleum Sankeiden, an Important National Cultural Property, is decorated with designs and symbols brought back from Europe by a trade mission sent by Date Masamune 400 years ago. In honor of this mission, Entsuin features a western rose garden, which is unusual for a Buddhist temple.
During fall, Entsuin is open for special evening hours to view the brilliant colors of the maple leaves under lights.
Visitors can make a Buddhist bead bracelet for an additional fee.
| Hours | ・Weekdays: 9:00-15:30 ・Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays: 9:00-16:00 |
| Admission | Adults：300 yen High school students：150 yen Middle/elementary school students：100 yen |
| Access | 5 minutes-walk from Matsushima-kaigan Sta. of JR Senseki Line |
| URL | http://www.entuuin.or.jp/ |
| TEL | 022-354-3206 |
| Address | 67, Chonai, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi prefecture |
