Kakudate Jinja

Kakudate Jinja is the tutelary shrine that watches over the town of Kakudate, known as the Little Kyoto of Michinoku. This ancient shrine has walked through Kakudate's history and is cherished as a spiritual pillar of the beautiful townscape where samurai residences stand in rows. In spring, Kakudate is known as a renowned cherry blossom viewing spot, and the shrine also boasts beautiful grounds surrounded by cherry blossoms. In the town of Kakudate where samurai culture thrives, this historic shrine has continued to watch over the peace and development of the region.