Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
Date Masamune, a lord from the Sengoku (Warring States) period, ordered the construction of this shrine in 1607. The main hall, which is covered in black lacquer, gold leaf and brilliantly colored carvings, is designated a national treasure. At the Donto-Sai festival, which is held every year on January 14 and is designated an intangible folk culture asset by the city of Sendai, New Year’s pine decorations, protective charms and the like are burned in a bonfire with wishes for sound health and prosperous business in the new year. The “Hadaka Mairi” parade of half-naked visitors to the shrine, also occurring at this time, is famous across Japan.
Street address
- 4-6-1 Hachiman, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi
Access
Route1
- From Bus Station #16 at the Sendai Station West Exit Bus Pool, take the Loople Sendai bus and get off at Osaki Hachimangu-mae.
The ride takes 43 minutes.
- From Bus Station #16 at the Sendai Station West Exit Bus Pool, take the Loople Sendai bus and get off at Osaki Hachimangu-mae.
Route2
- From Bus Station #10 or #15 at the Sendai Station West Exit Bus Pool, take a city bus and get of at Osaki Hachimangu-mae.
It takes 20 minutes. It's a five-minute walk from there to the shrine.
- From Bus Station #10 or #15 at the Sendai Station West Exit Bus Pool, take a city bus and get of at Osaki Hachimangu-mae.
Opening Hours
- 9:00-17:00
Closed
- Open everyday
Best season
- -
Point

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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Zao Fox Village
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Sendai Station
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Sagakei Gorge
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Johgi Nyorai
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Sendai Station
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Otaka-Mori
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Sushitetsu
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Discovery Center
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Downtown Sendai City
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Sendai Daikannon
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Sendai City Museum
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center