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Matsushima, Miyagi / 円通院

Entsuin Temple

A Rinzai Zen temple next to Zuiganji, built as the mausoleum of Date Mitsumune; known for its gardens, roses and autumn illuminations.

A dry garden of raked white gravel and mossy mounds with rocks, surrounded by maple and pine trees under a blue sky
The garden of Entsuin in MatsushimaPhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train / Car
Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Open every day (check the notes below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

Apr-Nov 9:00-16:00; Dec-Mar 9:00-15:30. Please enter at least 30 min before closing.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Open every day.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Adults 500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 300 yen (groups of 15+: 400 / 200 yen).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

5 min walk from Matsushima-Kaigan Station (JR Senseki Line); 20 min walk from Matsushima Station (JR Tohoku Line). About 5 min by car from Matsushima-Kaigan IC via Route 45.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

The temple has no car park; use the prefectural car park on Route 45.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Not yet confirmed

Payment, Accessibility

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Address: 67 Chonai, Matsushima, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi

Official site: https://www.entuuin.or.jp/

Location

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Crowds

Busiest season

Autumn illumination Oct 24 - Nov 23, 2026, 17:30-21:00 (last entry 20:45). Night admission 1,500 yen (junior high and older), free for elementary age and younger. No online sales.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Not yet confirmed

Crowd level, Best time to visit, Peak time, Busiest days

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Very crowded 17:30-19:00 on weekends and holidays at peak colour; buying the ticket in advance is recommended. Daytime hours may be shorter during the illumination period. Night tickets are sold at Matsushima Momiji-an in front of the Sanseido hall (16:00-20:45); to buy in advance between 10:00 and 16:00, go to Senshin-an.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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Visiting respectfully

  • PhotographyCommercial photography is not allowed.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • PhotographyDuring the illumination, no monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, stabilisers, drones or hand-held wearable cameras.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • RulesDuring the illumination, wheelchair users need a companion. No pets except guide and service dogs.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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