Zuihoden
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November 29, 2017 - Zuihoden
Zuihoden is a complex of elaborate, Buddhist-style building built to house the remains of Date Masamune and two of his descendants. It's really spectacular. The buildings themselves are studies in Buddhist art. The extremely knowledgeable tour guide pointed out details such as pairs of animals (birds, imaginary lions, etc.) mouthing the syllables 'a' and 'un,' better known in English as 'om,' signifying the beginning and the end. If you can visit and see the changing leaves, the experience is that much better. A museum on site houses historical artifacts, including Date Masamune's hair.
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