A Walking Tour of Matsushima’s Temples and Shrines Collecting “Goshuin”

Matsushima Trip Overview

This is a city walking tour where you will collect seal stamps with a local guide while visiting famous temples and shrines in Matsushima.

HIGHLIGHTS;
Detailed explanations of the history and origins that you won’t find in guide books!
Local information that only a local guide can give you!
The guide will give a detailed explanation of how to pray at the shrines and temples.

Additional Info

Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Matsushima, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan

This is a city walking tour where you will collect seal stamps with a local guide while visiting famous temples and shrines in Matsushima.

HIGHLIGHTS;
Detailed explanations of the history and origins that you won’t find in guide books!
Local information that only a local guide can give you!
The guide will give a detailed explanation of how to pray at the shrines and temples.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Matsushima Kaigan Ekimae V Information Center, 7-1 Namiuchihama Matsushima, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun 981-0213 Miyagi Prefecture

We will meet at Matsushima Kaigan Station. Please check your temperature, wear a mask, and use the restroom before we leave.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sodo of Zuiganji Temple, Chōnai-９３-91 Matsushima, Miyagi District, Miyagi 981-0213, Japan

First, we will visit Zuiganji Temple, a national treasure and the most ancient temple in Matsushima, where we will have an explanation and receive a seal stamp (you can also purchase a stamp book if necessary).
Four Temple Corridor Stamp Book

Duration: 55 minutes

Stop At: Sodo of Zuiganji Temple, Chōnai-９３-91 Matsushima, Miyagi District, Miyagi 981-0213, Japan

We will head to Yotokuin Temple, right next to Zuiganji Temple, for another explanation.
This is the location of the mausoleum of Masamune Date’s daughter Aihime.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hiyoshi Sannō Shrine, Chonai-4 Matsushima, 松島町 Matsushima, Miyagi District, Miyagi 981-0213, Japan

From Entsuuin, we will move on to Hiyoshi Sanno Shrine (built as a Shinto shrine when Enpukuji Temple, now Zuiganji Temple, was built) for another explanation, then visit Tenrinin Mausoleum (the mausoleum of Masamune’s eldest daughter, Princess Gorohachi).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Godaido, Next to Matsushima pier, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun 981-0213 Miyagi Prefecture

The tour concludes with a visit to Godaido Hall and a view of Matsushima Bay. Godaido Hall was built by Lord Masamune in 1604 and features Momoyama era-style architecture.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Zuiganji Temple, Chōnai-91 Matsushima, Miyagi District, Miyagi 981-0213, Japan

Try a Zazen meditation experience at the Zuiganji Temple, a National Treasure of Japan.. Even beginners can enjoy this 30~40 minute course.
*Some options available for a fee.

Duration: 30 minutes

Compare Matsushima Similar Experiences