Suwa Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Hiyama-cho, Aobai-machi, Sakuragaoka-cho, Mikage-cho, Kita-Kuroda, Shibata-machi, Kitahirose, Shiramine, and Hiyama-dori 1-chome of Kitakami-ku in Sendai. The shrine is dedicated to the god Suwa-no-kamayaki, a kami associated with blacksmiths and metalworkers. Visitors can see the remains of the old shrine building, which dates back to the Edo period, and take part in the annual Spring Festival to celebrate the arrival of spring.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Suwa-no-kamayaki
- Kami enshrined
- Suwa-no-kamayaki, Shintoku
- Coordinates
- 38.631583, 141.0415767
Visitor tip
For visitors interested in traditional crafts, consider purchasing handmade metalwork from local vendors at the shrine's market stall.
Cultural notes
The shrine is particularly famous for its blacksmithing festivals and spring festivities. In addition to Suwa-no-kamayaki, the shrine enshrines the Shinto god of agriculture, Shintoku.
Historical note
Suwa Jinja was established during the Edo period (1603-1867),