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Godaido Hall
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Earthquake Update
Despite its exposed position, the Godaido Hall remained unharmed apart from some toppled stone lanterns.
More about the earthquake  

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 statues are displayed to the public only once every 33 years, and were last displayed in 2006.

The present building is a 1604 reconstruction by the local feudal lord Date Masamune. The hall's exterior is decorated by small carvings of the twelve animals of the lunar calendar, three on each side.

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

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Hours:8:30 to 17:00
Closed:No closing days
Admission:Free

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April 21, 2011
After the Earthquake: A trip to Matsushima
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