Aoba Shrine
青葉神社
Aoba Shrine honors Date Masamune, offering a glimpse into Sendai's samurai past.
What it is
- Founded in 1874, a prefectural shrine.
- Dedicated to Date Masamune, a powerful samurai lord.
- Part of the Sendai Gosha Pilgrimage.
- Current chief priest is 17th head of Katakura family.
What to see
- Main shrine building completed in 1927.
- Auxiliary shrine for Date Masamune's retainers.
- Torii gate damaged in 2011 earthquake.
When to go
- Spring Grand Festival on May 24th and 25th.
Getting there
- 5-minute walk from Kita-Sendai Station on JR Senzan Line.
- Free parking is available.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
宮城県仙台市青葉区青葉町7番1号 Open in Google Maps
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