basic information

Godaido is a small temple hall on an islet just next to the pier. Due to its prominent location, it has become a symbol of Matsushima. Godaido was built in 807 and contains five statues which where enshrined by the same priest who founded nearby Zuiganji. The present building is a 1604 reconstruction by the Date clan.

The statues are displayed to the public only once every 33 years. The next opportunity to view them comes in 2006.

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how to get there

Godaido stands just next to the pier of Matsushima, a 5-10 minute walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station.

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3rd of 4 most visited sights in Matsushima.
280th of 385 most visited sights nationwide.