Located in the city of Sendai, great-harmony-eight-bends-taikaishinsha shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Taikakushi Hachiman, the deity of war and medicine. The shrine's name reflects its founding in 718 during the Taika Reforms, when the emperor ordered the reorganization of the imperial households and the reestablishment of the traditional shrine system.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Taikakushi Hachiman, Fudo Myoo
- Coordinates
- 38.4626775, 140.8786696
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's historic significance, visit at dawn to witness the sunrise over the nearby Sendai Castle moat.
Cultural notes
As a major Shinto shrine in Miyagi Prefecture, great-harmony-eight-bends-taikaishinsha shrine is closely tied to local folklore and mythology. It is said that the shrine's Hachiman deity has healing powers for those suffering from the plague or other illnesses.
Historical note
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