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愛宕神社

Japanese Name愛宕神社
PrefectureMiyagi
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityAmaterasu Omikami
Coordinates38.3949879, 141.1038142

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About this Shrine

愛宕神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period, with a haiden (main hall) and a honden (main sanctuary). The shrine's main festival, Tenmangahara Matsuri, is held on October 15th to celebrate the sun goddess's descent from heaven.

Cultural Significance

As one of Japan's oldest and most important shrines, Sendai's Amaterasu Shrine is also connected to the mythology of Matsushima, a sacred island in Miyagi Prefecture believed to be the sun goddess's palace. The shrine's honden is adorned with distinctive ceramic tiles called 'satile,' which are said to have been gifted by the emperor.

Enshrined Deities

Amaterasu Omikami Ō no kokomi no kami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To experience the full grandeur of the shrine, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight casts a golden glow on the temple grounds.

History

The shrine was established in 718 CE during the Nara period.

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