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Buddhist Temple📍 Miyagi, Japan

Zuigan-ji Temple

瑞巌寺

Zuigan-ji is the great Zen temple of Matsushima, one of Japan's three most celebrated scenic spots, magnificently rebuilt by the daimyo Date Masamune in the early Edo period. Its main hall and kitchen are National Treasures, with gorgeously painted sliding doors, and meditation caves carved into the rock line the approach.

Zuigan-ji Temple

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Goshuin at Zuigan-ji Temple

通常御朱印¥500

Prices from ¥500. Bring cash — cards are rarely accepted at shrine offices.

Access

New to goshuin? Read how to receive one and the etiquette guide first. Details can change — please confirm with the official site before visiting.