Unseen Japan: A 2 Day Itinerary to Tour Matsumoto in Winter

Night Museum will be held in Matsushima during the autumn leaves! Held on weekends and holidays from October 26th to November 17th

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This is a limited-time night museum held in Matsushima, one of the Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan (the three scenic spots in Japan that are said to be the most beautiful scenery: Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture, Amanohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture, and Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture) in Miyagi Pr...

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Scenes from the life of the warlord Date Masamune from his birth to his later years are vividly reproduced with elaborate and emotive wax figures. This is a facility where you can experience Masamune's life as if you were in it, and learn about history! The premises also include a cafe where you can enjoy parfaits and sweets from Miyagi named after Date Masamune, and an oyster hut where you can enjoy the local specialty oysters and seafood. In the experience program, you can even take a commemorative photo wearing Date Masamune's armor (reservations required in advance). See, eat, and experience to your heart's content, and enjoy "Date" to the fullest.

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The Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture will be hosting a Night Museum for a limited time from October 26th.

What is Michidate Night Museum "Hideyoshi's Challenge Part 2"?

[Event Summary]

This event is a "slightly horror" experiential event set at the Michinoku Date Masamune History Museum. With a flashlight in hand, you will explore the museum at night, which is lined with over 200 wax figures. Those who complete the event will be presented with a commemorative gift.

This project was first held during the summer vacation period, and now the quiz content has been reprinted and it will be held for the second time.

During this event, Matsushima will also be hosting its annual popular autumn foliage illumination.

We hope that many people will enjoy Matsushima at night together with the illuminations.

Night at the Museum Schedule

October 26th (Sat), 27th (Sun), November 2nd (Sat) - 4th (Mon), 9th (Sat), 10th (Sun) *Will be held on weekends and holidays, for a total of 7 days. Rain or shine, 17:30-19:30

Night at the Museum Venue and How to Get There from Sendai Station

Venue: Michinoku Date Masamune History Museum (13-13 Fugendo, Matsushima, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture)

Directions: From Sendai Station, take the JR Senseki Line to Matsushima Kaigan Station, or from Sendai Station to the Tohoku Main Line to Matsushima Station, then walk for about 10 minutes.

How to enjoy Night at the Museum

Explore the pitch black interior of the museum, which has a completely different atmosphere from the daytime, and experience a little bit of horror.

During the event, Matsushima will be beautifully colored with autumn leaves. There will also be a light-up event.

Please enjoy it together with our events.

Night at the Museum Event Details

・Dates: October 26th to November 17th, 2024

・Event time: 17:30-19:30

Location: Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture (approximately 10 minutes walk from Matsushima-Kaigan Station or Matsushima Station)

・Nearest station: Matsushima-Kaigan Station on the JR Senseki Line or Matsushima Station on the Tohoku Main Line (both are about 10 minutes on foot)

・Official website: https://date-masamune.jp/

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Scenes from the life of the warlord Date Masamune from his birth to his later years are vividly reproduced with elaborate and emotive wax figures. This is a facility where you can experience Masamune's life as if you were in it, and learn about history! The premises also include a cafe where you can enjoy parfaits and sweets from Miyagi named after Date Masamune, and an oyster hut where you can enjoy the local specialty oysters and seafood. In the experience program, you can even take a commemorative photo wearing Date Masamune's armor (reservations required in advance). See, eat, and experience to your heart's content, and enjoy "Date" to the fullest.

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