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k_matsu132
Kushiro, Japan22,596 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 August 22, 2024
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王振榮
Songshan, Taipei2,409 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 April 9, 2024
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Kimitaka S
Taichung, Taiwan15,193 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 September 1, 2023
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SAMURAIABC
Japan3,166 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 April 14, 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 November 14, 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 October 27, 2020
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Zimminaroundtheworld
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,973 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 November 23, 2023
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Your Travel Buddy SG
Singapore, Singapore32,240 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 December 9, 2022
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Veronica S
Edinburgh133 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
A wonderful place to visit, well worth it if you have the time. We took the loople bus directly to the site (¥620 for a day pass) There is a climb up the hill to the top which is quite steep but is beautifully surrounded by trees. There is a ¥550 charge to enter beside a nice wee gift shop. There are some interesting signs in English but we were so lucky to come across one of the guides, Taichi, who gave us a free tour for over 30 minutes. He spoke excellent English and really brought the story of the mausoleum and Date Masamune (the feudal war lord) to life. The buildings are colourful and beautiful and they have done very well to recreate much of what was lost in the damage caused by world war two.
Written May 14, 2017
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Tazz C
Sendai, Japan4 contributions
Feb 2014 • Solo
TL;DR Very cool architecture, small museum. Worth a visit - take the Loople bus, it's a pain to walk from Sendai station.
In his time, Masamune Date was a guy to be watched. He rose like a comet and has resonated with people in the region ever since. To this day, he continues to figure in pop culture (albeit, looking a little fresher and more handsome than the real life counter-part).
Zuihoden is the final resting place of that man. In keeping with his unusual way of life, he has an unusual burial place. The site itself, on top of a small but decently inclined hill with grand stairway leading up, is fairly typical of important people throughout the period. Difficult for your average person to get to. But the architecture itself I haven't seen anywhere else outside Sendai itself.
The equivalent of what I would call Japanese Baroque, the architecture is full of colour and movement and shapes. Set against black lacquer and embellished with gold, a suitably eye catching and dynamic tomb for so interesting a man. On either side are the grave markers of the 20 or so devout followers that committed suicide on his demise.
There are guides about who can tell you heaps about the place, but you have to speak Japanese. If you're like me, and only have a small grasp of the language, there is an English audio explanation that can tell you about Masamune Date and his tomb. Just be warned, it's pretty loud. I stopped listening after the first one because it just about drowned out the poor guides who where walking to the other visitors.
Next to the Mausoleum is a small museum. It contains some of the artifacts found on site, and has a presentation running on loop (again in Japanese). Worth going in, but you won't be enthralled for hours. Plus entry is included in your ticket price (550 yen), so why not?
After seeing the main tomb, you walk around up the path a little way (1-2 minutes) until you come to the tombs of his son and grandson. They are in the same style as Masamune Date's, except less grand (one can only presume that funds ran short or tastes changed). There is also a path to the "Children's grave", where subsequent generations are buried. I didn't go, being on a tighter schedule, but it looked like a nice walk through the trees.
The only thing I would recommend is that if you go, you make a day trip of it and take the Loople Bus from Sendai station. I walked, which is doable because it's almost entirely flat walk, but just far less time efficient. For 600 yen, a day pass is a reasonably priced option and means you can see other stuff in the area and have a convenient way of getting back if you want to explore on your own.
You can also purchase one off tips on the bus if you really only want to see the tomb. You need to make three trips (or get off at two separate sight seeing locations) to make the Loople Day pass more effective than just individual trips. Keep in mind they can't change anything higher than 1000 yen! So either break your big notes before you get on the bus or have spare change in your pocket.
In his time, Masamune Date was a guy to be watched. He rose like a comet and has resonated with people in the region ever since. To this day, he continues to figure in pop culture (albeit, looking a little fresher and more handsome than the real life counter-part).
Zuihoden is the final resting place of that man. In keeping with his unusual way of life, he has an unusual burial place. The site itself, on top of a small but decently inclined hill with grand stairway leading up, is fairly typical of important people throughout the period. Difficult for your average person to get to. But the architecture itself I haven't seen anywhere else outside Sendai itself.
The equivalent of what I would call Japanese Baroque, the architecture is full of colour and movement and shapes. Set against black lacquer and embellished with gold, a suitably eye catching and dynamic tomb for so interesting a man. On either side are the grave markers of the 20 or so devout followers that committed suicide on his demise.
There are guides about who can tell you heaps about the place, but you have to speak Japanese. If you're like me, and only have a small grasp of the language, there is an English audio explanation that can tell you about Masamune Date and his tomb. Just be warned, it's pretty loud. I stopped listening after the first one because it just about drowned out the poor guides who where walking to the other visitors.
Next to the Mausoleum is a small museum. It contains some of the artifacts found on site, and has a presentation running on loop (again in Japanese). Worth going in, but you won't be enthralled for hours. Plus entry is included in your ticket price (550 yen), so why not?
After seeing the main tomb, you walk around up the path a little way (1-2 minutes) until you come to the tombs of his son and grandson. They are in the same style as Masamune Date's, except less grand (one can only presume that funds ran short or tastes changed). There is also a path to the "Children's grave", where subsequent generations are buried. I didn't go, being on a tighter schedule, but it looked like a nice walk through the trees.
The only thing I would recommend is that if you go, you make a day trip of it and take the Loople Bus from Sendai station. I walked, which is doable because it's almost entirely flat walk, but just far less time efficient. For 600 yen, a day pass is a reasonably priced option and means you can see other stuff in the area and have a convenient way of getting back if you want to explore on your own.
You can also purchase one off tips on the bus if you really only want to see the tomb. You need to make three trips (or get off at two separate sight seeing locations) to make the Loople Day pass more effective than just individual trips. Keep in mind they can't change anything higher than 1000 yen! So either break your big notes before you get on the bus or have spare change in your pocket.
Written March 9, 2014
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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 January 18, 2019
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