Outline

Surrounded by cedar trees, this is the ancestral tomb of Lord Date Masamune, founder of the Date Clan. It is also the final resting place of the second lord, Tadamune and the third lord, Tsunamune. The Memorial Museum exhibits various historical and cultural materials.

Highlights

Zuihoden reflects the essence of Masamune and is an absolutely gorgeous mausoleum of Momoyama-era style which overwhelms visitors.

Information

[Telephone] 022-262-6250
[Fax] 022-262-6251
[Address] 23-2 Mitamaya-shita, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Japan 980-0814
[Hours] 9:00-16:30, December-January 9:00-16:00
[Closed] Dec.31-Jan.1
[Off-season] None
[Access] From JR Sendai Sta. by taxi 15 min./ By bus (Loople-Sendai) go to bus pool #15-3. Get off at 'Sendai Zuiho-den-mae'. Walk 10 min.
[Estimated tour time] 40 min.
[Admission fee] Adult: 550, high school student: 400, junior high/elementary school student: 200, Group (20 people or more): adult 450, high school student: 350, junior high/elementary school student: 150
[Booking for group] Required
[Parking (buses)] 4 cars/ free
[Parking] 20 cars/ free
[Food and Drinks] Not available
[Shop] Available
[Souvenirs recommended] Museum goods
[Special services] Guide dogs permitted
[Volunteer tour guide] Available
[Educational programs for students on school trips] Not available