Private Night Tour of Historical Zuihoden
Special Japanese Music Performance & Shrine Opening
Zuihoden is a representative tourist spot in Sendai and the residence of Date Masamune, the samurai who built the foundation of Sendai. You will enjoy Zuihoden at night, which is not usually open to the public, with the guide of the Date Bushotai Hospitality Group from Sendai. You will walk through the illuminated approach to the shrine and unravel the story of the Date clan in a fantastic space. This tour will be specially open to the public to the public. After viewing the main hall, you will enjoy a performance of Japanese musical instruments in a solemn atmosphere, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the Japanese space. At the end of the tour, you will also receive the Zuihoden seal. In autumn, you can hear the sounds of insects amid the colorful autumn leaves, and in winter, you can enjoy the sparkling lights in the clear air. Please enjoy Zuihoden, which is not just a tourist spot, but a very important place for Sendai.
Tour at a glance
Cost
¥33,000 per person (based on a group of 20 participants)
*Please note that the price varies based on the number of participants
Minimum number of participants
2 people
Maximum number of participants
30 people
Tour Length
Approximately 50 minutes
Tour availability
Please inquire
Language Support
Japanese, English, and Chinese
Sample Itinerary and Plan Details
Plan details
1. You can rent out Zuihoden for a private tour after closing time.
2. You will have the opportunity to experience a special time as the grounds are lit up, which is not usually the case.
3. You will be able to see a special public viewing of the wooden statue of Date Masamune, the founder of the Date clan, which is held only a few times a year.
4. In the solemn, illuminated atmosphere, you can listen to the performance of the bamboo flute and reflect on the eternal history of the Date clan.
5. Receive a special stamp from Zuihoden Shrine
6. You will experience the history of Sendai Castle Town, which has been built by the Date clan through the efforts of Date Masamune and the Date Busho-tai.
Schedule example
17:00: Meet up with Date Bushotai guides
17:10: Guided tour of Zuihoden and Date family history explanation
18:10: Special viewing of the Sendai Clan Ancestor Date Masamune Gouki Statue
18:20: Enjoy a live Japanese wagakki music performance
18:30: Receive Zuihoden goshuin stamp and stamp book present
18:40: End Zuihoden Temple tour
Reservations
You can send a booking inquiry below. After we receive your inquiry, we will confirm if we can accommodate your group and tour dates and contact you from there.
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy for this experience is below. Cancellation fees may vary according to exceptional circumstances.
14 business days before date of experience
No charge
13 to 10 business days before date of experience
30% of total price
9 business days or less before date of experience
100% of total price
