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Entsuin
Entsuin · Entsuin Temple · 円通院
Visit Entsuin for a relaxed garden walk in Matsushima. Explore four gardens with different atmospheres and scenery that changes by season.
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 ¥500 for adults and ¥300 for elementary and junior high school students.
Opening hours
Open year-round. April–November: 09:00–16:00. December–March: 09:00–15:30. Arrival at least 30 minutes before closing is recommended. Arrive by 15:30 in April–November or 15:00 in December–March to leave time for the gardens.
What to see at Entsuin
Different garden atmospheres
Walk the four gardens to see how their atmosphere changes. Seasonal sights include the rose garden in summer and autumn foliage. For flowers or leaves, check garden news for your travel date.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
How to get to Entsuin
Walk about five minutes from JR Matsushima-Kaigan to Entsuin, or about 20 minutes from JR Matsushima. Their names are similar but they are different stations; distinguish them when choosing trains.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
Before you visit
Night illumination is a separate event
Ordinary visiting hours and night illuminations are listed separately. For the garden at night, check that event’s dates and admission conditions.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
Questions about Entsuin
Does ordinary Entsuin admission include night events?
Night events are separate from ordinary garden visits. Do not assume they are included in a daytime ticket; check the event’s admission conditions.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
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