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.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
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- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
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Address: 67 Chonai, Matsushima, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi
Official site: https://www.entuuin.or.jp/
Location
We have not confirmed the location on an official source yet, so there is no map.
Crowds
- Crowd level
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Best time to visit
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- 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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
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
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
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
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.entuuin.or.jp/index.htmlHours, days, admission, access and the no-commercial-photography notice read from the official top page.
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.entuuin.or.jp/lightup/2026/index.htmlAutumn illumination 2026, parking and illumination rules read from the official page.
