Entsu-in Temple
円通院
The family temple of Date Mitsumune, grandson of Date Masamune. Known for its moss gardens, rose garden and autumn-leaf illumination, it is nicknamed the 'Rose Temple'.
Entsu-in was built in 1647 to commemorate Date Mitsumune, who died young at the age of 19. Its mausoleum hall, Sankeiden (an Important Cultural Property), houses a statue of Mitsumune riding a white horse. The shrine cabinet is painted with Western flowers such as roses and daffodils, which is believed to reflect the Date family's exchanges with Europe. That is why the temple has a rose garden. The stone gardens 'Heaven and Earth' and the moss paths are beautiful, and the autumn leaves illuminated at night are extremely popular. Admission is about 500 yen, and the temple is open roughly from 9:00 to 16:00. It is next to Zuiganji, about a five-minute walk from Matsushima-Kaigan Station.
Opening hours
About 09:00-16:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Zuiganji Temple
- Kanrantei Tea House
- Godaido Hall
- Matsushima Bay Cruise
- Matsushima Fish Market
- Ojima Island
- Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park
- Fukuurajima Island