The Ōdayūrei-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to the deity Hachiman, the shrine is situated on the banks of the Senzakugahara River and is famous for its stunning autumn foliage. The shrine's main hall is adorned with a vermilion torii gate and features a beautiful garden filled with traditional Japanese trees.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman, Senzakugahara no Kami
- Coordinates
- 38.6466123, 141.2810633
Visitor tip
Visitors can take a ferry to Senzakugahara Island, located just off the coast of Kesennuma, for stunning views of the shrine and the surrounding waters.
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous for its annual Hachiman Festival (Hachiman Matsuri), which takes place in late April. During this festival, devotees offer prayers to Hachiman, the god of war and patron deity of the navy, as well as other kami associated with the shrine.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt after being destroyed by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.