Momoyama
Miyagi · 安土桃山Browse Miyagi’s cultural heritage from the Momoyama period (1573 – 1603). Filter by type and keyword, with concise stories, maps, and travel tips.
Discover Osaki Hachimangu, Japan's oldest gongen-zukuri shrine and National Treasure. Built by Date Masamune in 1607, this black lacquer masterpiece features stunning gold decorations, hosts the spectacular Dontosai Festival, and offers authentic cultural experiences just 20 minutes from Sendai Station.
Discover Zuiganji Temple's National Treasure Main Hall in Matsushima, Miyagi. Built by Date Masamune in 1609, explore its golden fusuma paintings, Godaido Hall, and the finest Momoyama-era architecture in Japan's Tohoku region.
Discover Mutsu Kokubunji Yakushido, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property in Sendai. Built by Date Masamune in 1607, this Momoyama-era temple blends austere exteriors with dazzling interiors. Walk in the footsteps of Matsuo Basho on the Narrow Road to the Deep North.