Zuigan-ji Temple
Zuigan-ji Temple | 瑞巌寺
Information:
Zuigan-ji was erected in 828 by Jikaku Daishi* (Ennin), the priest of Tendai sect. During Edo period ( 1603-1867),? Masamune Date protected here and rebuilt the main temple by using lumbers cut and brought from Kumano (Wakayama). Now the main temple has been repaired until 2018 and people cannot visit most of parts but can see Daishoin or Kuri (National Treasure).
*Jikaku Daishi (794 – 864): the priest of Tendai sect | He erected all of four most valuable temples in Tohoku regions.
Four temples are
- Risshaku-ji temple (A.D 860) Yamgata pref
- Zuigan-ji temple ( A.D. 828 ) Miyagi pref
- Motsu-ji temple( A.D 850) and Chuson-ji temple(A.D 850)? Iwate Pref
Hours :
Jan and Dec | 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Feb and Nov | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mar and Oct | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Apr to Sep | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
*Entry is permitted until 30 min before closing.
Admission : 700 yen / Adult
Address : 91 Matsushima, Matsushima town, Miyagi gun, Miyagi
Access : 5 min walk from JR Matsushima-kaigan Sta.
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