Ōsaki Hachimangū
大崎八幡宮
A 17th-century National Treasure shrine in Sendai featuring the oldest Gongen-zukuri architecture and vibrant traditional festivals.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin, Emperor Chuai, and Empress Jingu.
- The current buildings were commissioned by Date Masamune in 1604 and completed in 1607.
- It is the oldest existing example of Gongen-zukuri style architecture in Japan.
What to see
- The main hall, stone room, and worship hall are designated National Treasures.
- The Nagatoko building is a national Important Cultural Property.
- A stone torii gate designated as a Miyagi Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property.
- Traditional Noh Kagura performances which are national intangible folk cultural properties.
When to go
- Visit during the annual Dontosai and Hadaka-mairi festivals.
Getting there
- Take a bus to the Osaki Hachimangu-mae bus stop.
- Walk twelve minutes from the north approach to Tohoku Fukushi-dai-mae Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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