Entsuin Temple

Belonging to the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism headed by Myoushin-ji Temple, Entsuin Temple is the first temple on the Sanriku 33 Kannon pilgrimage. The Sankeiden mausoleum was built on the top of a hill in 1646. The premises feature a rock garden with a heart-shaped pond, and in the autumn the colorful leaves on the trees make for a splendid sight. At night the garden is illuminated and the grounds are enveloped in a very mysterious atmosphere. It is also known as the rose temple for the splendid sight of beautiful roses blooming in its Western-style rose garden (Byakaho Seiyo-no-Niwa). In recent years the number of roses has dwindled, and it has come to be loved as the moss temple for the moss growing around the grounds.

Spot details

Address: Matsushima cho in Matsushima cho Miyagi prefecture 67 Map
Area: Matsushima / Shiogama Area
Phone: 0223543206
Hours: [Hours]
[Apr.-Late Oct.]8:30-17:00
[Late Oct.-Nov.]8:30-16:30
[Dec.-Mar.]9:00-16:00

[Prayer beads making experience]
[Apr.-Late Oct.]9:00-16:00
[Late Oct.-Nov.]9:00-15:30
[Dec.-Mar.]9:00-15:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults300yen, High school students150yen, Elementary/Junior high school students100yen, etc.
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
English Menu: Available (Pamphlet Available)
Note: *Currently, due to measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection, the hours have been changed as follows. Please check the website before coming to the hospital. :30

[Making a rosary]
9:00-15:00
Wheelchair accessible: Available (Stone pavement, up to the main hall)