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Entsuin Temple
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 from 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: adults ¥500; elementary and junior high school students ¥300.
Opening hours
Open year-round. April–November 09:00–16:00; December–March 09:00–15:30. The facility recommends entering at least 30 minutes before closing. Arriving by 15:30 in April–November or 15:00 in December–March leaves time for a garden walk.
What to see at Entsuin Temple
Contrasting garden atmospheres
Walk through the four gardens and notice their changing atmosphere. Seasonal sights vary, such as the rose garden in summer and autumn colours. For flowers or autumn foliage, check garden news matching your travel date.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
How to get to Entsuin Temple
Get off at JR Matsushimakaigan Station and walk approximately five minutes to Entsuin, or approximately 20 minutes from JR Matsushima Station. The names are similar but the stations are different; distinguish them when choosing a train.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
Visiting tips
Evening illuminations are a separate event
Regular visit hours and evening illumination events are listed separately. To see the gardens at night, check that event's dates and admission conditions.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
Questions about Entsuin Temple
Does regular Entsuin admission include evening events?
Evening events are listed separately from ordinary garden visits. Check the event's entry conditions instead of assuming it is included in a daytime ticket.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
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