Atago Jinja
📍 Miyagi, Mukoyama 4-17-1 · Sendai, Sendai Taihaku Ward
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Atago Jinja is enshrined in Mukoyama, Taihaku Ward, Sendai, and has been revered since ancient times as a shrine dedicated to the deity of fire prevention. It enshrines Atago Gongen and is known for its divine virtues in protection from fire and various calamities. Situated on elevated grounds within the precincts, one can overlook the Sendai cityscape, and the shrine has served as a guardian deity watching over the city. It receives deep faith from the people of the shopping districts and residential areas, and is a beloved shrine visited by many who pray for safety in their daily lives.
Benefits
fire preventionprotection from calamitiesfamily safetybusiness prosperityprotection from misfortunegood fortune and prosperity
