Zuiganji

Seiryuzan Zuigan-ji (青龍山 瑞巌寺 seiryuzan zuigan-ji) is a famous Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Matsushima, Japan—of the Myoshin-ji branch.

The temple, commonly referred to as Zuigan-ji, was originally founded in 828 by Jikaku Daishi, but was rebuilt by the feudal lord Date Masamune from 1604 onwards using lumber brought from Mount Kumano in Wakayama Prefecture and skilled workmen from Kyoto and Kii. Hondō (Hōjō), the main building, which was completed in 1609, measures 39 meteres by 25. 2 meters and houses the principal Buddhist image. Many parts of the temple have been designated as natural treasures and cultural assets. The haiku poet Bashō wrote a tribute to the golden walls inside the temple.

瑞巌寺 / ktsugita

WebSite:

Name : Zuiganji

Category : temple

Website : http://www.zuiganji.or.jp/

TEL : 022-354-2023

Area : Miyagi (Tohoku)

Address : 37133, Wakabacho, Chofu-shi, Tokyo, 182-0003, Japan
〒981-0213 宮城県宮城郡松島町松島字町内91
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