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20250412 – 2quiet.observers decided to do a overnight road trip and stopped by Zuihoden (瑞鳳殿) in this Sakura season.

Zuihoden (瑞鳳殿) is the mausoleum of Date Masamune, one of the most powerful feudal lords of the Edo Period (1603-1868). Masamune was the first in a long line of Date lords to rule over Sendai from Aoba Castle. His son and grandson, Date Tadamune and Date Tsunamune, are entombed in nearby mausoleums, while other descendants are laid to rest in less elaborate graves and tombs.

Zuihoden (瑞鳳殿) was designed in the ornate style of the Momoyama Period. It features intricate woodwork and a rich variety of vivid colors. Masamune’s son and grandson are entombed in smaller mausoleums designed in the same style.

Massive cedar trees surround the paths in the area and are meant to symbolize the long history of the Date clan.

Let’s observe the Zuihoden (瑞鳳殿) in the Sakura.

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