Aoba Jinja

Aoba Jinja is known as a shrine with deep connections to the Date clan. Situated at the foot of Aoba Mountain in Sendai, it has been cherished as the tutelary deity protecting the City of Trees. True to its beautiful name, Aoba, the shrine grounds are lush with greenery throughout the seasons, offering a special place where one can feel tranquility and the blessings of nature despite its urban location. As a site closely associated with Date Masamune, it is said to bestow blessings of martial fortune and victory in competition. Even today, many people visit at important milestones in their lives.