[Miyagi] Sendai National Treasure Osaki Hachiman Shrine

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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine is located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Founded in 1607 by Date Masamune.

This historic and magnificent shrine has a very quiet and tranquil atmosphere within its grounds.
Please note that there are long stairs leading up to the main hall.

The ornately decorated main building was constructed in the "gongen-zukuri" style, retaining the splendid architectural features of the Momoyama period. It was designated a National Treasure in 1952.

The enshrined deities are Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, and Emperor Chuai.
Benefits offered include good fortune, protection from misfortune, protection from disasters, victory, and safe childbirth.

Osaki Hachimangu Shrine's origins are said to date back to Chinjufu Hachimangu Shrine, which was founded by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, who led the Tohoku campaign during the Heian period, to pray for military success.
During the Muromachi period, the Osaki clan, who were appointed "Oshu Kanrei" (local officials governing the southern inland area of present-day Iwate Prefecture), moved the sacred object to Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, and it came to be called "Osaki Hachiman Shrine."
After Sengoku warlord Date Masamune built Sendai Castle, he relocated "Osaki Hachiman Shrine" to the northwest of the castle town, where it has since been enshrined as the main guardian deity of the city of Sendai.

The shrine is well known for its Matsutaki Festival (also known as "Dondoyaki"), one of the largest New Year's send-off events in the country.

It is also famous for its "naked pilgrimage," where worshippers visit the shrine dressed in a loincloth.

Free parking is available.
If traveling by bus, get off at "Osaki Hachiman Shrine-mae."

National Treasure Osaki Hachiman Shrine
4-6-1 Hachiman, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture 980-0871

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