Zuigan-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (20 km from Sendai Station)
Zuigan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, about 20 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 瑞巌寺 |
| Location | Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Matsushima-Kaigan Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 20 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 320 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 515 km (straight line) |
| Established | 828 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 38.37218, 141.05960 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.zuiganji.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Matsushima-Kaigan Station, about 0.5 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (瑞巌寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Entsū-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Godai-dō – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Mount Shintomi – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park – Park, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.