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

Details

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

http://www.date-masamune.jp/eng.php