Shrines in Miyagi

Miyagi Prefecture has 79 shrines, including Kesema Ōshima Shrine and Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangū. These shrines offer a glimpse into the region's spiritual heritage.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Kesema Ōshima Shrine

Kesema Ōshima Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine dedicated to Ninigi-no-Mikoto, revered for business and maritime safety.

Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangū

Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangū

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Historic shrine in Sendai, dedicated to learning, with beautiful architecture and grounds.

Futahashira Shrine

Futahashira Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Futahashira Shrine, founded in 1026, enshrines two deities and offers a glimpse into local histo...

Shimomasuda Shrine

Shimomasuda Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

A historic village shrine founded in the ninth century featuring a main hall that survived the 2...

Watari Shrine

Watari Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Watari Shrine honors a local samurai and commemorates Japan's wars, built on a historic strongho...

Ikohayawake-no-Mikoto Shrine

Ikohayawake-no-Mikoto Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ikohayawake-no-Mikoto Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to five deities, worshipped for fish...

Izusahime Shrine

Izusahime Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Izusahime Shrine is a historic site dedicated to the god of harvests, rebuilt over centuries.

Idate Shrine

Idate Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Visit this ancient shrine on a burial mound, dedicated to important deities.

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Sumiyoshi Shrine is an ancient site with unique architecture and sacred trees, offering a glimps...

Saeno Shrine

Saeno Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Saeno Shrine, founded in 110 AD, offers blessings for life paths, traffic safety, and matchmakin...

Kattamine Shrine

Kattamine Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Kattamine Shrine, a historic mountain shrine, offers a unique glimpse into ancient Japanese reli...

Kattamine Shrine

Kattamine Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Kattamine Shrine is a historic guardian shrine with significant architecture, worth visiting for...

Kattamine Shrine

Kattamine Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Kattamine Shrine: a mountain shrine with a unique seasonal deity transfer ritual.

Enryū Shrine

Enryū Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Enryū Shrine is a rebuilt village shrine on a hillside, offering a glimpse into local history.

Tagajō Shrine

Tagajō Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Tagajō Shrine honors an emperor and loyal retainers, offering a glimpse into Japan's imperial hi...

Taga Shrine

Taga Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Taga Shrine, an ancient site next to Tagajo ruins, offers a glimpse into Japan's historical past...

Taga Shrine

Taga Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Visit Taga Shrine to see Sendai's oldest shrine and pray for health and long life.

Ōhira Hachiman Shrine

Ōhira Hachiman Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

A historic village shrine founded in 1544, dedicated to Emperor Ōjin and Amaterasu Ōmikami.

Ōtakayama Shrine

Ōtakayama Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, featuring important cultural properties.

Afuku Kahaku Shrine

Afuku Kahaku Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine founded by Yamato Takeru for flood control and border protection.

Miyagi Gokoku Shrine

Miyagi Gokoku Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

This shrine honors Miyagi's war dead and offers a glimpse into local history.

Sōkuro Inari Shrine

Sōkuro Inari Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine honoring a black fox, with a historic cherry tree and unique fox-related features...

Kawaguchi Shrine (Watari Town)

Kawaguchi Shrine (Watari Town)

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Historic shrine founded in 1635, notable for fox statues and unique Kiyari song.

Okama Shrine

Okama Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Okama Shrine, an auxiliary to Shiogama Shrine, features unique cauldrons central to local histor...

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Atago Shrine, dedicated to the fire god, offers city views and historical artifacts.

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Atago Shrine is a historic guardian shrine of Zuigan-ji, offering a glimpse into local spiritual...

Hayama Shrine

Hayama Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Hayama Shrine is a historic guardian shrine founded in 1217, rebuilt after a tsunami.

Sakuragaoka Daijingū

Sakuragaoka Daijingū

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Historic shrine founded by Date Masamune, known for cherry blossoms and easy access.

Sakuradasan Shrine

Sakuradasan Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Sakuradasan Shrine, a 1500-year-old shrine, is known for safe childbirth and child-rearing.

Tsushima Shrine

Tsushima Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Miyagi Prefecture, dedicated to multiple deities, with a history of warrior pr...

Namiwake Shrine (Wakabayashi-ku)

Namiwake Shrine (Wakabayashi-ku)

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Namiwake Shrine: a historic site in Sendai with tsunami legends and a unique past.

Ukishima Shrine

Ukishima Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ukishima Shrine: an ancient shrine in Tagajo, significant for its historical ties and literary m...

Kumano Hongū Shrine

Kumano Hongū Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine, part of Natori Kumano Sanja, with a unique folk dance tradition.

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Kumano Shrine: an ancient shrine in Miyagi, important for its history and traditional performanc...

Kumano-Nachi Shrine

Kumano-Nachi Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine with unique cultural properties and a sacred cedar, worth visiting for history an...

Atsuhitakahiko Shrine

Atsuhitakahiko Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Atsuhitakahiko Shrine is an ancient shrine in Miyagi, known for its unique enshrined deities and...

Sendai Tōshō-gū

Sendai Tōshō-gū

MIYAGI · SHRINE

A 17th-century shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, featuring important cultural properties.

Kinoshita Hakusan Shrine

Kinoshita Hakusan Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

A historic shrine within a temple complex, housing important cultural properties.

Funagatayama Shrine

Funagatayama Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

A historic shrine at Mount Funagata's base, known for its rare 6th-century statue and vibrant Ma...

Araogawa Shrine

Araogawa Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Araogawa Shrine, founded in 720 AD, is a historic site enshrining important deities and showcasi...

Araogawa Shrine

Araogawa Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Araogawa Shrine: a historic shrine in Onikoube Onsen with a unique horse statue.

Suwa Shrine

Suwa Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Suwa Shrine, founded in 1056, enshrines deities and offers a glimpse into local history.

Suwa Shrine

Suwa Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Suwa Shrine is a historic site with a beautiful main hall, easily accessible by train.

Kamo Shrine (Sendai)

Kamo Shrine (Sendai)

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Kamo Shrine is a historic complex with two main shrines, recognized for its cultural properties.

Kanahebisui Shrine

Kanahebisui Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Kanahebisui Shrine: a unique shrine in Miyagi for business, fortune, and maritime safety.

Mutsu Sōsha-no-miya

Mutsu Sōsha-no-miya

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Mutsu Sōsha-no-miya is a historic shrine in Tagajo City, enshrining deities and spirits from acr...

Hitsujisaki Shrine

Hitsujisaki Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Hitsujisaki Shrine offers historical significance and cultural treasures with panoramic views.

Hitsujisaki Shrine

Hitsujisaki Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Hitsujisaki Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to three deities, rebuilt after a fire.

Aoso Shrine

Aoso Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Aoso Shrine, founded in 852, is a head shrine known for warding off strokes and ensuring maritim...

Shigama Shrine

Shigama Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

A historic shrine in Sendai, dedicated to a unique deity, offering a peaceful cultural stop.

Kashima Amatarashi Wake Shrine

Kashima Amatarashi Wake Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine founded by Yamato Takeru, notable for its Kanameishi stone and historical signifi...

Kashima Onata Shrine

Kashima Onata Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Kashima Onata Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Takemikazuchi-no-kami, established by imp...

Koganeyama Shrine (Miyagi)

Koganeyama Shrine (Miyagi)

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Japan's first gold-producing site, this shrine honors the god of mines and business prosperity.

Koganeyama Shrine (Ishinomaki)

Koganeyama Shrine (Ishinomaki)

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine on a sacred island, home to unique festivals and giant lanterns.

Hanabushi Shrine

Hanabushi Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

This ancient Shinto shrine on Hogasaki Cape offers bay views and a unique abalone festival.

Wakakusa Inari Shrine

Wakakusa Inari Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Miyagi Prefecture, dedicated to harvest deities, with a September festival.

Shiogama Shrine

Shiogama Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

This ancient shrine complex offers historical buildings, gardens, and unique festivals overlooki...

Manzō Inari Shrine

Manzō Inari Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Manzō Inari Shrine, founded in 1785, enshrines a deity and a Sokushinbutsu, offering a glimpse i...

Kashimamiko Shrine

Kashimamiko Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Miyagi Prefecture, dedicated to parent and child deities, with a relocated mai...

Yama-no-Kami Shrine

Yama-no-Kami Shrine

MIYAGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Miyagi Prefecture, known for prayers related to children.

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