Sendai Yasaka Jinja

This is the Yasaka Jinja located in the heart of Sendai! Yasaka Jinja is known as part of the lineage of the famous Gion shrine in Kyoto. As the kami of plague prevention, it has long protected the health of the people. Situated in the central Miyagino Ward of Sendai, it continues to watch over the daily lives of the town's people. Especially during the summer festival season, it is an indispensable presence for the local community, enlivening the area with lively festivities. While located in an urban area, it maintains a truly sacred atmosphere.