Bunkaku Temple Eight-Faced Bodhisattva Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Dedicated to the protection of ships and sailors, the shrine is also revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Visitors can explore the shrine's beautiful gardens and admire its traditional architecture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 38.73112, 141.0191819
Visitor tip
Try the local specialty, 'sendai soba' noodles, at one of the restaurants near the shrine before making an offering to the kami.
Cultural notes
The shrine is connected to the mythology of the Tengu, supernatural beings known for their strength and martial prowess. During the annual Sendai festival, visitors can participate in a ritual dance to honor the shrine's protector deity.