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Shrines/Temples (Zuiganji) Name Zuiganji Temple Location Matsushima, Matsushima-machi Description Zuiganji Temple was built by Lord Date Masamune. The main hall was built in the traditional study room style of architecture known as shoinzukuri. The roof of its magnificent, single-story main structure is tiled in the hongawarabuki style, in which round and square tiles are laid down alternately. Many parts of the temple have been designated as national treasures or important cultural properties. The main hall, priests' quarters and corridors are designated national treasures. Designation National treasure (March 31, 1953) Time of establishment In 1609 Owner Zuiganji Temple Fee (Adults: 700 yen, high school students: 700 yen, junior high school students: 400 yen, elementary students: 400 yen) Group Discount Adults: 650 yen, high school students: 650 yen, junior high school students: 350 yen, elementary students 350 yen (Group discount to be applied to 30 or more) Required Time (minutes)* 30 minutes Hours 8:00-17:00 (8:00-16:30 in October and March, 8:00-16:00 in November and Februaryyen, 8:00-15:30 in December and January) Open day 24 hours a day Reservations Not required Foreign Language(s) Available (English) Access 5 minutes on foot from Matsushima-Kaigan Station on the Senseki Line; or 15 minutes by car from the Matsushima-Kaigan Interchange on the Sanriku Expressway Parking None Inquiries Zuiganji Temple 022-354-2023 (Fax: 022-354-5145) URL http://www7.ocn.ne.jp/~zuiganji/