[2024 Sendai Attraction] Travel Guide for Aoba Shrine (Updated Dec)
Historical Sites
Address:
7-1 Aobamachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 981-0916, Japan
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 9:00-17:00Closed Today
Phone:
+81 22-234-4964
Sendai Sightseeing: Aoba Shrine
Aoba Shrine was founded in 1874 (Meiji 7) by former retainers of the Date clan. The enshrined deity is Takefuruhiko-no-Mikoto (Date Masamune). The main shrine also enshrines his wife, Megohime, and there is a memorial shrine for the retainers who served Masamune within the precincts. Six buildings, including the main hall and worship hall, are designated as tangible cultural properties by the nation. The shrine is also well-known for the 'Sendai Aoba Festival' held every May, featuring a mikoshi (portable shrine) procession.
Amulet Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Prayer Reception: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Aoba-cho 7-1, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
5-minute walk from JR Senzan Line Kita-Sendai Station, 5-minute walk from Subway Namboku Line Kita-Sendai Station
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The Aoba Shrine 青葉神社
A very old shrine but well maintained. Visited this place during weekdays so it was nice and quiet. It's about a 10 minute walk from Kita Sendai Station. It is located in the Kitayama area of Sendai. The large white stone torii gate was rebuilt in 2014, after the previous one collapsed in the Great East Japan Earthquake. After passing through the torii gate, there is a long staircase. Visit the shrine with gratitude. I received a simple handwritten stamp.