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Miyagi Shrine

Kingyoku Shrine

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金玉神社

Kingyoku Shrine honors a blind man who outsmarted a robber, a unique story worth an hour.

Kingyoku Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine locally known as "Zato-sama."
  • Dedicated to Zato Kingyoku, a blind man.
  • Commemorates his grave.
  • Formerly located near the Oshu Kaido.

What to see

  • The grave of Zato Kingyoku.
  • Evidence of a past custom of dedicating canes.

Getting there

  • Near the western end of Osawa 3-chome Green Space.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

宮城県仙台市泉区大沢3丁目4 Open in Google Maps

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