Located in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Nosejisho Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, patron of fertility, prosperity, and agriculture. The shrine's name, 'Nosejisho,' literally translates to 'nose joint shrine.' This unique name likely refers to the shrine's original location near a crossroads or intersection, where two roads converged.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 38.2959385, 141.0850313
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or just before closing time. Be respectful of the torii gate, which is often used for rituals.
Cultural notes
As an Inari Shrine, Nosejisho Shrine is renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, each representing a prayer or wish made by devotees. Visitors can tie red ribbons to these gates in hopes of achieving their desired outcomes.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1620 during the Edo period, and its main structure dates back to the Meiji era (1868-1912).