Located in the city of Sendai, Miyazaki-temple ruins can be seen at the foot of the hill where Omiya-jinja is located. The temple was destroyed by a fire in 1871, but its history dates back to 718. The ruins are dedicated to a kami named Miyazaki-taikashi and are said to have healing properties.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Miyazaki-taikashi
- 祀られている神
- Miyazaki-taikashi, Omiya-kamui
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid long lines, consider visiting early in the morning or later in the evening when the shrine is less crowded.
文化的背景
Omiya-jinja is closely associated with the local legend of the 'yurei' (ghost) that haunts the area. Locals believe that on certain nights, the ghost of a samurai can be seen riding his horse through the forest near the shrine.
歴史
The shrine was originally built as a Shinto shrine during the Nara period (710-794 CE).