Travel in Miyagi · 宮城県

Zuihoden

Zuihoden · Zuihoden Mausoleum · 瑞鳳殿 · Zuihoden Mausoleum · 瑞鳳殿

Zuihoden is the mausoleum of Date Masamune. Follow the wooded approach uphill, then take your time looking at the buildings and their decorations.

For more of Date Masamune's history, pair your visit with Sendai Castle Ruins or Sendai City Museum.

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Visitor information

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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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Admission

Individual admission is ¥570 for adults and college students, ¥410 for high school students, and ¥210 for elementary and junior high school students.

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Opening hours

From February 1 through November 30, visiting hours are 9:00 a.m.–4:50 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. From December 1 through January 31, hours are 9:00 a.m.–4:20 p.m., with last admission at 4:00 p.m.

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What to see at Zuihoden · Zuihoden Mausoleum · 瑞鳳殿

A closer look at the mausoleum

See the architecture of Date Masamune's mausoleum up close. After climbing the approach, pause in front of the mausoleum to look at the building's decorations.

Zuihoden English Guide: Stairs and Individual Visits

How to get to Zuihoden · Zuihoden Mausoleum · 瑞鳳殿

Take Loople Sendai to Zuihoden-mae and follow the approach uphill. There are about 80 steps to the entrance and another 30 within the grounds. By subway, take the Tozai Line to Omachi-Nishikoen Station, then walk about 15–20 minutes.

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The approach includes many stairs

There are about 80 steps to the ticket office and another 30 within the grounds, along with many stone-paved paths. If stairs are difficult for you, ask the facility which areas you can visit before going.

Zuihoden English Guide: Stairs and Individual Visits

Closed December 31; limited opening January 1

The site is closed on December 31. On January 1, only Zuihoden opens; Kansenden, Zennoden, and the historical museum remain closed.

Zuihoden: Individual Admission, Day-Pass Discount, Closures, and Access

Questions about Zuihoden · Zuihoden Mausoleum · 瑞鳳殿

Can I visit Zuihoden without using stairs?

There are about 80 steps to the ticket office and another 30 within the grounds, so it is difficult to plan this as a step-free visit. If you need help getting around, contact the facility before visiting to ask which areas you can access.

Zuihoden English Guide: Stairs and Individual Visits

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