みちのく伊達政宗歴史館 / Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum
Learn about legendary samurai Masamune Date
Photo by Date Masamune Historical Museum
Photo by Roger Smith
Photo by Date Masamune Historical Museum
Photo by Miwa Sawada
Masamune Date was one of the most powerful and cunning samurai warlords of Japan’s tumultuous Warring States period. Learn how he rose to power and founded the Sendai Domain. Explore his life and the era in which he lived through vivid, English-friendly exhibits brought to life by two hundred life-sized figures. You will understand why he is still loved and respected even four centuries after his death.
The museum also offers an armor-wearing experience where you can put on a replica of Masamune’s armor and pose for pictures.
Last Update
March 3, 2020
Area Matsushima Bay
ADDRESS
Fugendou, Matsushima Aza, Matsushima Town, Miyagi District, Miyagi Prefecture
ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
10-minute walk from Matsushimakaigan Station (Senseki Line) or a 15-minute walk from Matsushima Station (Tohoku Line)
ADMISSION
¥500 adults (with foreign passport), ¥300 children (with foreign passport)
CREDIT CARDS
Accepted
LANGUAGES
Limited English
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
Yes
HOURS
9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
CLOSED DAYS
None
PHONE
022-354-4131
OFFICIAL URL
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