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Entsuin
Entsuin · Entsuin Temple · 円通院
Visit Entsuin for an unhurried garden walk in Matsushima. Explore four gardens with different atmospheres and scenery that changes with the seasons.
Continue here after nearby Zuiganji’s main hall to enjoy temple architecture and gardens together.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission costs JPY 500 for adults and JPY 300 for primary and junior high-school students.
Opening hours
Entsuin opens daily from 09:00 to 16:00 in April–November and from 09:00 to 15:30 in December–March. The facility recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before closing. Arrive by 15:30 in April–November or 15:00 in December–March to leave time for the gardens.
What to see at Entsuin
Four different garden atmospheres
Notice the changing atmosphere as you walk through four gardens. Seasonal sights include summer roses and autumn foliage. Check garden updates for your date if visiting for flowers or autumn colour.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
How to get to Entsuin
Walk about five minutes from JR Matsushima-Kaigan or 20 minutes from JR Matsushima Station. These similarly named stations are different; distinguish them when choosing a train.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
Before you visit
Evening illuminations are a separate event
Ordinary visiting hours and evening illumination events are listed separately. Check event dates and admission conditions for a night-time garden visit.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
Questions about Entsuin
Does ordinary admission include Entsuin’s evening events?
Evening events are listed separately from ordinary garden visits. Check the event’s admission conditions rather than assuming your daytime ticket includes it.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
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