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Entsuin
Entsuin · Entsuin Temple · 円通院
Visit Entsuin for a leisurely Matsushima garden walk. Explore four gardens with different atmospheres and changing seasonal scenery.
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 at a glance
Admission
Individual admission costs JPY 500 for adults and JPY 300 for primary and junior high school pupils.
Opening hours and closed days
Entsuin is open year-round. It opens from 09:00 to 16:00 in April–November and from 09:00 to 15:30 in December–March. 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 walking through the gardens.
What can I see at Entsuin?
Contrasting garden atmospheres
Walk through the four gardens to see their changing character. Seasonal views range from the summer rose garden to autumn foliage. For flowers or autumn colours, 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 from JR Matsushima. These similarly named stations are different; distinguish them when choosing a train.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
Before you visit
Night illuminations are separate events
Ordinary hours and night-illumination events have separate guidance. To visit at night, check event 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 a daytime ticket includes them; check admission for the event you want.
Entsuin: admission, seasonal hours and walks from each station
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