Zuiganji is a temple of the Rinzai-Zen sect of Buddhism in the coastal town of Matsushima just outside of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The temple has gone by several names through its history and its official name now is Shoto Seiryuzan Zuiganempukuzenji, but Zuiganji is the common name. It was founded sometime in the 9th century C.E. and was called Empukuji. It changed names and sects of Buddhism depending on the political control in eastern Japan from the Oshu Fujiwara of the Heian Period, the Hojo of the Kamakura Period, to Date Masamune of the Sengoku and Edo Periods. The main prayer hall (hondo) and living quarters (kuri) are designated as national treasures preserving Momoyama-style (late Sengoku Period) art and architecture.

For the casual: 9. For the educated: 6.

Just like its neighbor Entsû-in, Zuiganji is a temple known for its gardens which are especially beautiful in autumn when the leaves change colors. Also at the same time as Entsû-in, Zuiganji hosts nighttime illuminations, particularly of its rock garden which is swathed in changing colors and vibrant laser patterns which highlight the ripples of sand and rock. The main hall has beautiful vibrant paintings and wood carvings.