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Godaido Hall, Matsushima

Godaido Hall, Matsushima

瑞巌寺五大堂

Godaido is a small temple hall on a tiny island in Matsushima Bay, joined to the shore by red bridges. The present building was built in 1604 by Date Masamune and is the oldest example of Momoyama-period architecture in Tohoku. The bridges have gaps between the boards on purpose, so people walk carefully.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Open from 8:00 until sunset.

Admission

Free.

Getting there

About an 8-minute walk from Matsushimakaigan Station on the JR Senseki Line.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The bridges (sukashibashi) have deliberate gaps between the boards; watch your step.
  • The original statues are kept in the Zuiganji Temple Museum and shown at Godaido only once every 33 years.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The red bridges to the hall have deliberate gaps between the boards, so watch your step when crossing.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Miyagi and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Miyagi

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:26
  2. Sunrise06:06
  3. Dhuhr11:22
  4. Asr14:11
  5. Maghrib16:33
  6. Isha18:03

Times are calculated for Sendai. Times may differ elsewhere in Miyagi.

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Places to pray near Godaido Hall, Matsushima

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Godaido Hall, Matsushima

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Photo: Tak1701d, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visitmiyagi.com