Miyagi travel
Zuihoden
Zuihoden · Zuihoden Mausoleum · 瑞鳳殿
Zuihoden is Date Masamune’s mausoleum. Follow the wooded approach uphill and take time to look at the building and its decoration.
For more about the history he left behind, combine it with Sendai Castle Site or Sendai City Museum.
Zuihoden English guide: stairs and individual visits Zuihoden: individual admission, day-pass discount, closures and access
Visitor information
Address
宮城県仙台市青葉区霊屋下23-2
23-2, Otamayashita, Aoba-ku Sendai-shi, Miyagi, 980-0814, Japan
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Individual admission costs JPY 570 for adults and university students, JPY 410 for senior high-school students and JPY 210 for primary and junior high-school students.
Opening hours
Zuihoden opens from 09:00 to 16:50 from 1 February to 30 November, with last admission at 16:30. From 1 December to 31 January, it opens from 09:00 to 16:20, with last admission at 16:00.
What to see at Zuihoden
A closer look at mausoleum architecture
See Date Masamune’s mausoleum architecture up close. After climbing the approach, pause in front of the mausoleum to look at its decoration.
How to get to Zuihoden
Take Loople Sendai to Zuihoden-mae and climb the approach. There are about 80 steps to the entrance and another 30 in the grounds. Alternatively, take the Tozai subway line to Omachi Nishi-koen and walk about 15–20 minutes.
Zuihoden English guide: stairs and individual visits Zuihoden: individual admission, day-pass discount, closures and access
Before you visit
Stairs along the approach and inside
There are about 80 steps to the ticket office and another 30 within the grounds, with many stone-paved paths. If climbing and descending stairs is difficult, ask the facility which areas you can visit before going.
Closed 31 December; partial opening on 1 January
Zuihoden is closed on 31 December. On 1 January only Zuihoden opens; Kansenden, Zennoden and the historical museum are closed.
Zuihoden: individual admission, day-pass discount, closures and access
Questions about Zuihoden
Can I visit Zuihoden without stairs?
There are about 80 steps to the ticket office and another 30 inside the grounds, so do not plan it as a stair-free visit. If you need mobility assistance, ask the facility beforehand which areas you can visit.
Official sources
- Zuihoden English guide: stairs and individual visits ·
- Zuihoden: individual admission, day-pass discount, closures and access ·
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