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Sendai, Miyagi / 瑞鳳殿

Zuihoden

Mausoleum of Date Masamune, founder of the Sendai domain.

Two long flights of mossy stone steps climbing through green trees
The stone steps at ZuihodenPhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

24 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

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Next scheduled check

23 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train / Bus
Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Has closing days (see below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

Feb 1 - Nov 30: 9:00-16:50 (last entry 16:30). Dec 1 - Jan 31: 9:00-16:20 (last entry 16:00).

Checked 24 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Dec 31 (whole site closed). Jan 1: only Zuihoden itself is open; Kansenden, Zennoden and the museum are closed.

Checked 24 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Adults and university students 570 yen; high school students 410 yen; elementary and junior high school students 210 yen (individual rates). Holders of a disability certificate (physical, intellectual or mental) and one companion pay the reduced rate (adults and university students 360 yen, high school 210 yen, elementary and junior high 110 yen); the Mirairo ID app is also accepted. Holders of a Loople Sendai one-day pass (incl. the subway combo) or a Sendai Marugoto Pass (incl. Wide) pay the group rate for 20+: 460 / 310 / 160 yen.

Checked 24 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

From JR Sendai Station: about 10 min by taxi, or Loople Sendai bus about 15 min to "Zuihoden-mae", then about 7 min on foot.

Checked 24 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

Free parking lot to the left of the main entrance (for visitors only). Free coin lockers. If you enter the name in a car navigation system it may lead you to the staff car park; enter the address 18-12 Otamayashita, Aoba-ku, Sendai instead.

Checked 24 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, AmEx, Diners, Discover), transport IC cards, Alipay and WeChat Pay accepted.

Checked 24 Sept 2026 on the official site
Accessibility

Stairs and steps on the approach and inside the grounds; wheelchair users need several helpers.

Checked 24 Sept 2026 on the official site

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Address: 23-2 Otamayashita, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi

Official site: https://www.zuihoden.com/

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Crowds

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Visiting respectfully

  • RulesSmoking is not allowed anywhere on the grounds.Checked 24 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • PhotographyPersonal photos, including for social media, are fine. Commercial photo or video shoots need permission in advance.Checked 24 Sept 2026 on the official site

Verification log

  • 24 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.zuihoden.com/media/Photography rules read from the official page for individuals, businesses and media.
  • 24 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.zuihoden.com/info/Hours, closing days, admission, access, parking, payment and step-free notes read from the official "ご利用案内" page.