史About
Zuigan-ji (瑞巌寺, Zuigan-ji) is a Buddhist temple in located in the town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Belonging to the Myōshin-ji branch of Rinzai school of Japanese Zen, its honzon is a statue of Shō Kannon Bosatsu. The temple's full name is Shōtō Seiryūzan Zuigan Enpuku Zenji (松島青龍山瑞巌円福禅寺), but it was commonly known as "Matsushima-dera". It was founded in 828 during the Heian period by Jikaku Daishi. In commemoration of the haiku poet Matsuo Basho's pilgrimage in 1689 during the early Edo period, the Basho Festival is held annually at the temple on the second Sunday of November.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Temple |
|---|---|
| Location | Matsushima, Miyagi |
| Founded | 828 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Official website | zuiganji.or.jp |
| Nearest stations | Matsushima-Kaigan Station · 455 m Senseki Line Matsushima Station · 1.0 km Tōhoku Main Line Takagimachi Station · 1.7 km Senseki Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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Buddhism in Japan日本の仏教
Zen禅宗
Rinzai Zen臨済宗
Kannon観世音菩薩
Haiku俳句
Waka poetry和歌
Matsuri祭
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Zuigan-ji (Matsushima)?
Zuigan-ji (瑞巌寺, Zuigan-ji) is a Buddhist temple in located in the town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Where is Zuigan-ji (Matsushima)?
Zuigan-ji (Matsushima) is in Matsushima, Miyagi. The nearest station is Matsushima-Kaigan Station (about 455 m in a straight line).
When was Zuigan-ji (Matsushima) founded?
828, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Zuigan-ji (Matsushima)?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: http://www.zuiganji.or.jp/
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