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Zuihoden
Zuihoden · Zuihoden Mausoleum · 瑞鳳殿
Zuihoden is Date Masamune’s mausoleum. Follow the woodland approach and take time to examine the buildings and decoration.
Combine it with Sendai Castle Site or Sendai City Museum to learn more about his history.
Zuihoden English guidance: stairs and individual visits Zuihoden: individual fees, day-pass discount, closures and access
Visitor information at a glance
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 high school pupils and JPY 210 for primary and junior high school pupils.
Opening hours and closed days
Zuihoden opens from 09:00 to 16:50 on 1 February–30 November, with last entry at 16:30. On 1 December–31 January, it opens from 09:00 to 16:20, with last entry at 16:00.
What can I see at Zuihoden?
Mausoleum architecture up close
See Date Masamune’s mausoleum architecture closely. After climbing the approach, pause in front of the mausoleum to examine its decoration.
How to get to Zuihoden
Take Loople to Zuihoden-mae and climb the approach. There are around 80 steps to the entrance and another 30 within the grounds. By Tozai subway line, alight at Omachi-Nishi-koen and walk about 15–20 minutes.
Zuihoden English guidance: stairs and individual visits Zuihoden: individual fees, day-pass discount, closures and access
Before you visit
Stairs along the approach
There are around 80 steps to the ticket office and another 30 within the grounds, with many stone-paved paths. If stairs are difficult, ask the facility which areas you can visit beforehand.
31 December closure and partial 1 January opening
Zuihoden closes on 31 December. Only Zuihoden opens on 1 January; Kansenden, Zennoden and the historical museum close.
Zuihoden: individual fees, day-pass discount, closures and access
Questions about Zuihoden
Can I visit Zuihoden without stairs?
There are around 80 steps to the ticket office and another 30 inside the grounds, so it is difficult to plan as a stair-free visit. If you need mobility assistance, ask the facility which areas you can visit before arriving.
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- Zuihoden English guidance: stairs and individual visits ·
- Zuihoden: individual fees, day-pass discount, closures and access ·
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