Travel in Miyagi
Zuihoden
Zuihoden · Zuihoden Mausoleum · 瑞鳳殿
Zuihoden is Date Masamune’s mausoleum. Follow the forest approach and take time to look at its buildings and decorations.
For more of his history, combine it with Sendai Castle Site or Sendai City Museum.
Zuihoden English guide: stairs and individual visits Zuihoden: individual admission, day-pass discounts, 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
Location on the mapAdmission
Individual admission costs ¥570 for adults and university students, ¥410 for high school students, and ¥210 for elementary and junior high school students.
Opening hours
From 1 February to 30 November, the mausoleum opens 09:00–16:50, with last admission at 16:30. From 1 December to 31 January, it opens 09:00–16:20, with last admission at 16:00.
What to see at Zuihoden
Mausoleum architecture up close
Look closely at Date Masamune’s mausoleum architecture. After climbing the approach, pause in front to see the building’s decorations.
How to get to Zuihoden
Take Loople to Zuihoden-mae and climb the approach, with about 80 steps to the entrance and 30 within the grounds. For the Tozai subway, get off at Omachi-Nishi-koen and walk about 15–20 minutes.
Zuihoden English guide: stairs and individual visits Zuihoden: individual admission, day-pass discounts, closures and access
Before you visit
Stairs along the approach
There are about 80 steps to the ticket office and 30 within the grounds, with many stone-paved paths. If climbing and descending stairs is difficult, ask which areas you can visit before going.
Closed 31 December; partly open 1 January
Closed 31 December. Only Zuihoden opens on 1 January; Kansenden, Zennoden and the museum close.
Zuihoden: individual admission, day-pass discounts, closures and access
Questions about Zuihoden
Can I visit Zuihoden without stairs?
There are about 80 steps to the ticket office and 30 within the grounds. Do not plan this as a stair-free visit. If you need assistance with access, ask the facility which areas you can visit before going.
Official sources
- Zuihoden English guide: stairs and individual visits ·
- Zuihoden: individual admission, day-pass discounts, closures and access ·
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