Place of worship • Izumigairi, Watari, Watari District, Miyagi 989-2361, Japan
Date Chengshi Min-rei House in Wataricho, Miyagi Prefecture, is the place where the soul of Date Chengshi Min, an important warrior in the early Edo period, resides. In this small mausoleum, the history of the glory and sorrow of the Date family is condensed.
Date Chengshi Min was a close aide to the famous Date Masamune, and played a crucial role in laying the foundation of the Sendai domain. Inside this mausoleum is a wooden statue of Chengshi Min, allowing visitors to remember his appearance at the time of his passing. In front, there are five-storied pagodas for the retainers who died with Chengshi Min, showing their high loyalty.
Around the mausoleum, the tombstones of the successive lords and their wives of the Date family are lined up. Due to the fact that the Wataridate family did not have any relocations until the end of the Edo period, the graves are concentrated in one place, which is a unique feature. It will be an interesting experience to look around the graves while pondering about history.
The grounds of the mausoleum are planted with splendid cherry trees. If you visit during the cherry blossom viewing season, you can contemplate history while the petals dance around you. I hope to convey the charm of the mausoleum with some subjective descriptions and a touch of humor.
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