Date Masamune Historical Museum showcases the life of the powerful samurai warlord Date Masamune through English-friendly exhibits featuring 200 life-sized wax figures. The museum also offers an armor-wearing experience with a replica of Masamune's armor for photos. Please see below for information in English.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Date Masamune Historical MuseumAddress: 13-13 Fugendo, Matsushima, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi, 981-0213, JapanTelephone Number: 022-354-4131Opening Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Last entry at 4:30pm)Closed: Open year roundGeneral Admission Fee:
Adults (High school students and above): 1,000JPY
Junior high school and Primary school students: 500JPY
Kindergarten or younger: Free
(Discounted for non-Japanese with passport ID)
Adults: 500JPY
High school students: 300JPY
Middle/elementary school students: 300JPYDiscount for those with Disabilities:
Adults (High school students and above): 500JPY
Junior high school and Primary school students: 300JPY
Kindergarten or younger: Free
・Discount available with presentation of disability certificate issued in Japan.
・Rates apply only to the person with disability
・For group trips from facilities or group homes (20 or more people), staff members will also be offered the discounted price.
・Facility groups do not need to present their disability certificates if they make a reservation in advance.AccessNearest Station/Bus Stop: JR Matsushima Kaigan StationApproximate travel time from the station: 10-minute walk from Matsushima Kaigan Station on the JR Senseki LineBarrier-free Information・There is a wheelchair lift for stairs.
・Multipurpose restroom available.
・Wheelchair rental available (3 available).
・The concurrently held "Trick Art Special Exhibition" is not wheelchair accessible due to the stairs. - AccessabilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, Mostly outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 3 hours for whole Koyasan areaParking for those with Disabilities: Available, see photosMulitlingual Guidance Available: YesMap of Wheelchair accesible paths Available: NoneBasic Information for AccessabilityStep into Entrance of Facility(Height): Kongobuji temple entrance:15cm/Monk's dormitory entrance:23cm/The main hall of a Buddhist temple entrance:5-23cm/Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum entrance:19-21cm/Okunoin entrance:15cmWheelchair accessable Entryway option(Slope): N/AElevator: NoneNursing Room Available: NoneFirst Aid Room: None but there is a clinic in Koyasan areaBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: YesBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: Available at Koyasan Tourist Information CentreOther Available Rentals: No