Zuiganji Temple

无需取票，凭电子凭证直接验证使用;使用地址：宮城県宮城郡松島町松島字町内91番地检票口;使用时间：17:00~21:00;补充说明：最终入场时间为闭园前30分钟。

Zuiganji Temple, whose full name is Zuigan Enfu Zen Temple in Matsushima Seiryusan, is a famous Buddhist temple in the northeastern region of Japan and one of the representatives of the inheritance of Momoyama architectural style. The predecessor of Zuiganji Temple was Enfukuji Temple, which was founded by Master Jikaku Ennin in 828 AD. However, in the long river of history, Enfukuji Temple was once abandoned. It was not until 1609 that the lord of Sendai, Date Masamune, decided to rebuild the temple and spent a full four years to carefully build it. After completion, it was renamed Zuiganji Temple. This move not only gave Zuiganji Temple a new vitality, but also made it a shining pearl in the northeastern region of Japan. Zuiganji Temple adopts the architectural style of the Azuchi-Momoyama period as a whole, and is famous for its gorgeous decoration, unique shape and rich cultural connotation. This architectural style is perfectly displayed in Zuiganji Temple. The main hall with a tile roof and the "Irumoya" structure built in 1609 is one of the iconic buildings of Zuiganji Temple and is designated as a national treasure. Its exquisite tile roof and unique structure show the unique charm of Momoyama architecture. The Tang-style building "Onarimon Gate" attached to the main hall is also designated as a national treasure. Its vine patterns and flower-shaped elbow wood carvings are very beautiful, and it is another masterpiece of Zuiganji's architectural art. The vine patterns and flower-shaped elbow wood carvings in the Kuin Corridor are also very exquisite and are also designated as national treasures. Buildings such as Onarimon Gate and Nakamon Gate are designated as important cultural properties, demonstrating the important position of Zuiganji in the history of Japanese architecture. Zuiganji Temple is backed by green mountains and surrounded by tall cedar forests. The entire temple is filled with a sense of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle. The worship path leading to the main hall through the mountain gate is also surrounded by tall cedar forests, like a passage to the soul. This quiet and solemn environment makes Zuiganji Temple an ideal place for worship and a holy place for spiritual purification. Here, people can temporarily forget the troubles and hustle and bustle of the world, immerse themselves in this tranquility and solemnity, and feel the unique charm of Buddhist culture.