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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. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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

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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 by schauwecker