Zuihoden
Zuihoden
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Ramon
735 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Although it is quite close to the center of the city, this temple has the feeling of a rather remote and rural surrounding. It's placed within a little forest area where it is rather quiet.
After a short walk uphill, you enter the area where you partially also find English descriptions. Generally a really nice place, now during the sakura blossom season maybe especially good to visit. Definitely a bit of a mystical touch which surprised me.
After a short walk uphill, you enter the area where you partially also find English descriptions. Generally a really nice place, now during the sakura blossom season maybe especially good to visit. Definitely a bit of a mystical touch which surprised me.
Written 16 April 2024
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k_matsu132
Kushiro, Japan23,338 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
On the west side of Sendai Station, where the Hirose River curves wide, there is said to be a dazzling, otherworldly glittering building in this green area. That was Zuihoden.
This Zuihoden is the mausoleum of Masamune DATE, built in 1637, and is considered to be "a gorgeous mausoleum building that conveys the remnants of Momoyama culture." Only Zuihoden, the mausoleum of Date Masamune, is known to the world, but Kansenden, the mausoleum of the second lord, Date Tadamune, and Zennōden, the mausoleum of the third lord, Date Tsunamune, also stand here, and you can see them as if you were going around these buildings.
This Zuihoden is the mausoleum of Masamune DATE, built in 1637, and is considered to be "a gorgeous mausoleum building that conveys the remnants of Momoyama culture." Only Zuihoden, the mausoleum of Date Masamune, is known to the world, but Kansenden, the mausoleum of the second lord, Date Tadamune, and Zennōden, the mausoleum of the third lord, Date Tsunamune, also stand here, and you can see them as if you were going around these buildings.
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Written 22 August 2024
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王振榮
Songshan, Taipei2,824 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Zuihoden is the mausoleum in Aoba District, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to the famous daimyo Date Masamune of Ou during the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
The main hall in the entire park, Zuihoden, was built in the gorgeous style of Momoyama culture. It has many architectural details, including exquisite family crests, doorknobs, wooden structures, etc. The existing Zuihoden was rebuilt in 1974. This It is a fee-based venue. In order to maintain the tranquility of the entire mausoleum area and the maintenance of basic equipment, come during the season when the maple leaves turn red. There is a unique scenery. The cherry blossom season in April is also very interesting.
The main hall in the entire park, Zuihoden, was built in the gorgeous style of Momoyama culture. It has many architectural details, including exquisite family crests, doorknobs, wooden structures, etc. The existing Zuihoden was rebuilt in 1974. This It is a fee-based venue. In order to maintain the tranquility of the entire mausoleum area and the maintenance of basic equipment, come during the season when the maple leaves turn red. There is a unique scenery. The cherry blossom season in April is also very interesting.
Written 9 April 2024
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Kimitaka S
Taichung, Taiwan15,446 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The mausoleum of Date Masamune is located on a hill in the southwest of Sendai city, close to the ruins of Sendai Castle. The graves of not only Masamune but also other members of the Date clan are located nearby. It is smaller in scale than Ieyasu's Toshogu Shrine, but it is still a very solemn building. It is one of the highlights of sightseeing in Sendai.
Written 1 September 2023
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ScribblingGeek
Singapore669 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Zuihoden is the star historical attraction of Sendai. IMO, probably one of the most architecturally distinct group of historical structures in Japan too.
The ornate structures and color scheme look nothing at all like other mausoleums or palaces in Japan. Some elements might make you think of Nikko’s Toshogu or Kyoto’s Karamon but even with these vague resemblances, the mausoleum is in a class of its own.
The surrounding grounds are wonderfully serene, too. At some parts, you feel like you’re venturing into a mystical forest. On the flip side, there are a lot of steps. Many uneven steps too. Beautiful as it is, this attraction might not be for everyone.
(Just to highlight, Zuihoden isn’t one structure—it’s a whole group across a hill. There are English descriptions at the most important ones)
The ornate structures and color scheme look nothing at all like other mausoleums or palaces in Japan. Some elements might make you think of Nikko’s Toshogu or Kyoto’s Karamon but even with these vague resemblances, the mausoleum is in a class of its own.
The surrounding grounds are wonderfully serene, too. At some parts, you feel like you’re venturing into a mystical forest. On the flip side, there are a lot of steps. Many uneven steps too. Beautiful as it is, this attraction might not be for everyone.
(Just to highlight, Zuihoden isn’t one structure—it’s a whole group across a hill. There are English descriptions at the most important ones)
Written 25 October 2024
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SAMURAIABC
Japan3,202 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
This is the mausoleum (tomb) of Date Masamune. I feel that the architectural style and atmosphere are similar to that of Ieyasu's Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which was built in the same era.
It is said that Ieyasu himself ordered that it be built here, where you can hear the cries of the cuckoo, and it is a pleasant place with lush greenery.
It was a perfect day to visit on a clear day in early spring (cherry blossom season).
It is said that Ieyasu himself ordered that it be built here, where you can hear the cries of the cuckoo, and it is a pleasant place with lush greenery.
It was a perfect day to visit on a clear day in early spring (cherry blossom season).
Written 14 April 2024
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TAK_610
Yokohama, Japan791 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Sendai's proud superstar is still Date Masamune. You can't come to Sendai without visiting his mausoleum. It's a shame that it was burned down in an air raid and is not the original, but you can still feel the splendor that is typical of Masamune. It was already evening, and the sightseeing bus stopped running at 5pm, so depending on the time of day, it could be difficult to get there, but these days you can call a taxi using an app.
Written 14 November 2023
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saikou
Tokyo120 contributions
Oct 2020
Walking distance from the city center, it was a nice side trip. Brightly colored almost to the point of excess, they are nonetheless interesting to see. They've clearly been rebuilt not all that long ago. The forest setting is lovely.
Written 27 October 2020
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Zimminaroundtheworld
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,982 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
If visiting Sendai, make a stop at Zuihoden a priority. I feel out of all the sites we saw, this was most unique and impressive. The whole temple complex was just beautiful especially with the surrounding forest. There is an entrance fee, it's well worth it. There is walking involved. I'd say 1-2 hours is enough. Don't miss this!
Written 23 November 2023
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Your Travel Buddy SG
Singapore, Singapore32,202 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Interesting architectural structure surrounded by a peaceful green surroundings. Very serene when I was there and there wasn’t a lot of people as well. This was where the late Date Masamune was enshrined. It was built in the year after his death according to his last will and testament by the next lord of Sendai-han, Date Tadamune. It was designated a national treasure in 1931.
However, the mausoleum sustained massive damage from an airstrike by the US Air Force on July 10, 1945 during strategic bombings in World War II. It was burned down in a fire, along with the Kansenden of Sendai-han's second-generation lord, Date Tadamune and the Zenouden of Sendai-han's third-generation lord, Date Tsunamune.
There was dispute over the reconstruction of the mausoleum, but reconstruction began in 1974 and finished in 1979. During excavation of the site, Date Masamune's remains and burial accessories were discovered.
However, the mausoleum sustained massive damage from an airstrike by the US Air Force on July 10, 1945 during strategic bombings in World War II. It was burned down in a fire, along with the Kansenden of Sendai-han's second-generation lord, Date Tadamune and the Zenouden of Sendai-han's third-generation lord, Date Tsunamune.
There was dispute over the reconstruction of the mausoleum, but reconstruction began in 1974 and finished in 1979. During excavation of the site, Date Masamune's remains and burial accessories were discovered.
Written 9 December 2022
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zuihoden_manager
Sendai, Japan
瑞鳳殿表参道の中腹左手に第一駐車場があります。
収容台数は26台（うち1台は障害者用、うち9台は観光バスと共用で予約がある場合は利用できません。）
瑞鳳殿観覧者は無料でご利用いただけます。
また、日曜日等混雑時に限り、無料で利用可能な収容台数15台の第二駐車場（仙台市から借用しているもので仙台市の都合で利用できない場合があります。）が表参道下の市道沿いにがあります。
障害者の方は、あらかじめご連絡いただければ対応いたします。ただし、瑞鳳殿、感仙殿、善応殿をご覧いただくには、階段を登ることになりますので、車いすでのご観覧は困難です。
Written 18 January 2019
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