Rairyu Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, dedicated to the god of storms, Rairyu. Built during the Edo period, the shrine's architecture reflects its purpose as a place to calm turbulent weather. The shrine's unique design features a large bell with carvings of Rairyu and other deities. Visitors can pray for good weather or protection from natural disasters.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Rairyu
- Kami enshrined
- Rairyu
- Coordinates
- 38.333579, 140.9781201
Visitor tip
To experience the full calmness of the shrine, try to visit during a momentary rain shower, believed to purify the mind and bring better luck.
Cultural notes
As a storm god shrine, Rairyu Jinja plays an important role in Sendai's community festivals. Every year, locals pray for a good harvest by performing a ritual dance called 'Matsuri' during the peak of the typhoon season.
Historical note
Built in the late Edo period (1860s)