67 Machiuchi, Matsushima, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture
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¥500
Entsuin Temple, located next to the famed Zuiganji Temple in Matsushima, is a serene and historically significant site. This temple is the mausoleum of Mitsumune, grandson of Date Masamune, and is renowned for its beautiful gardens, including a rock garden representing Matsushima Bay. Key highlights include the Sanseiden, Miyagi Prefecture's oldest mausoleum architecture, and a rose garden linked to Hasekura Tsunenaga's European travels. Visitors can also enjoy a unique bead-making experience. Easily accessible from Matsushima-Kaigan Station, Entsuin offers a tranquil escape and a glimpse into the Date clan's history and cultural connections. The temple is particularly stunning during the autumn foliage season.