Hakodate Hachimangu
函館八幡宮
Osaki Hachimangu
Osaki Hachimangu possesses one of the finest examples of Momoyama-period shrine architecture in Japan, designated a National Treasure. Built by Date Masamune, the lord of Sendai famous for his one-eyed visage, the main hall is lavishly decorated with gold leaf, lacquer, and elaborate carvings. The shrine's annual Dontosai festival on January 14 is one of the largest winter fire festivals in Tohoku, where participants strip down to loincloths and carry offerings through the cold night to be burned in a great bonfire at the shrine.
Source: Date Masamune construction records
Original Hachiman shrine founded by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro
Current National Treasure main hall completed by Date Masamune
Main hall designated as National Treasure
The main hall is the oldest extant Gongen-zukuri style building designated as a National Treasure.
Source: documented
Date Masamune summoned artisans from across Japan, including those who had worked on Toyotomi Hideyoshi's projects, to build the shrine.
Source: documented
Osaki Hachimangu in Sendai. Houses swords associated with Date Masamune, whose swords appear as characters in the game. The shrine has hosted Touken Ranbu events.
Location Coordinates
38.2710, 140.8550
4-6-1 Hachiman, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
Mutsu (Rikuzen)
Kunimi Station (JR Senzan Line)
Open daily
Bus from Sendai Station to Osaki Hachiman-gu-mae
Partial
Home to a National Treasure main hall and deeply connected to Date Masamune, one of Japan's most legendary feudal lords, this shrine is essential for understanding Sendai's cultural heritage.
函館八幡宮
盛岡八幡宮
寒河江八幡宮
谷地八幡宮
鮎貝八幡宮
櫛引八幡宮
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Osaki Hachimangu possesses one of the finest examples of Momoyama-period shrine architecture in Japan, designated a National Treasure. Built by Date Masamune, the lord of Sendai famous for his one-eyed visage, the main hall is lavishly decorated with gold leaf, lacquer, and elaborate carvings. The shrine's annual Dontosai festival on January 14 is one of the largest winter fire festivals in Tohoku, where participants strip down to loincloths and carry offerings through the cold night to be burned in a great bonfire at the shrine.
Osaki Hachimangu is located in Sendai, Miyagi. The full address is: 4-6-1 Hachiman, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi.
The enshrined deities are: Hachiman Okami, Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu (Okinagatarashihime).