Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Matsushima (Japan). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Zuigan-ji, Entsū-in, and Three Views of Japan. Also, be sure to include Visit Matsushima in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Matsushima (Miyagi).
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Zuigan-ji
Also known as: 瑞巌寺
Temple in Matsushima, Japan. Seiryuzan Zuigan-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in located in the town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Belonging to the Myōshin-ji-branch of Rinzai Zen, it was founded in 828 during the Heian period by Jikaku Daishi.[1]
Address: 91 Matsushimachonai, 981-0213 Matsushima-machi
Entsū-in
Also known as: 円通院
Temple in Matsushima, Japan. Entsū-in is a Buddhist temple located in the town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Belonging to the Myōshin-ji-branch of Rinzai Zen, it was founded in 1647 next to Zuigan-ji as the memorial temple for Date Mitsumune, the grandson of Date Masamune. The temple is noted for its rose gardens. The mausoleum of Date Mitsumune is decorated with Namban art motifs inspired by late Sengoku period contact with the West, and has been designated an Important Cultural Property. The temple also has a Japanese garden attributed to Kobori Enshū.[2]
Address: 67 Chonai Matsushima, 981-0213 Matsushima-machi
Three Views of Japan
Also known as: 日本三景
The Three Views of Japan is the canonical list of Japan's three most celebrated scenic sights, attributed to 1643 and scholar Hayashi Gahō. In 1915, modeled on the old Three Views of Japan, Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha held a national election to determine a list of New Three Views of Japan. The Three Major Night Views of Japan is the canonical list of Japan's three most celebrated scenic night views. In April 2003, the New Three Major Night Views of Japan and the 100 Night Views of Japan Club, a nonprofit organization, formed a selection committee and, together with its members, selected by vote the New Three Major Night Views of Japan, modeled on the traditional list of Three Major Night Views of Japan. In August 2004, they also announced the 100 Night Views of Japan.[3]
Visit Matsushima
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